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    PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2023 PROCTORED EXAM

    A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 16 weeks of gestation and has a prescription for ferrous sulfate to treat iron-deficiency arena. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to improve the absorption of the medication?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A Reason: Correct - Avoiding milk with the iron supplement is a good recommendation. Choice B Reason: Green tea contains tannins that can inhibit iron absorption, so it's not recommended to take iron with it. Choice C Reason: Berries and citrus fruits, while high in vitamin C, can actually enhance iron absorption, so there's no need to eliminate them from the diet. Choice D Reason: Increasing dietary fiber intake can be beneficial for overall health but does not have a direct effect on iron absorption.

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