Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is pregnant and has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate due to iron-deficiency anemiaA nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate due to iron-deficiency anemia. The nurse should instruct the client to take this medication with which of the following?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Vitamin C (found in orange juice) enhances the absorption of iron from supplements and is the best option for improving iron absorption.