What would the nurse include in a teaching plan for the pregnant patient who has iron deficiency anemia and has been placed on iron supplements? (Select all that apply.)
a. Citrus fruits enhance absorption of iron.
b. Bran products support iron deficiency.
c. Milk will disguise the taste of the iron.
d. The iron therapy will continue for about 3 months.
e. Tea should be avoided while taking iron.
ANS: A, D, E
Calcium, bran, and milk interfere with the absorption of iron. Vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron, the therapy usually lasts 3 months, and the tannic acid in tea does interfere with the absorption of iron.
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