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 anemia. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to improve the absorption of the medication?

A. While increasing dietary fiber can help with constipation, a common side effect of iron supplements, it does not directly improve the absorption of the medication B. Berries and citrus fruits, on the other hand, are good sources of vitamin C, which can actually enhance iron absorption. Therefore, eliminating them from the diet would not be beneficial for improving iron absorption. C. The recommendation the nurse should make to improve the absorption of the iron supplement (ferrous sulfate) is to avoid drinking milk with the medication. Calcium in milk can interfere with the absorption of iron, so it is best to separate the consumption of these two substances. D. Green tea contains compounds called tannins, which can interfere with iron absorption. Therefore, it is not recommended to take iron supplements with green tea.