Which Statement by the Nurse Is Accurate Regarding Iron Supplementation

Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding iron supplementation during pregnancy?

A) "Women should only take an iron supplement if they have a documented serum iron deficiency."
B) "Iron supplements are given to supply the fetus."
C) "Low-dose iron supplementation is recommended starting at the first prenatal appointment."
D) "The greatest iron demand is in the first trimester of pregnancy."

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