Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is pregnant with a new prescription for oral ferrous sulfateA nurse in an antepartum clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a new prescription for oral ferrous sulfate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Orange juice enhances iron absorption via vitamin C, unlike meals alone (variable effect) or milk (calcium inhibits absorption).