Multiple Choice
A patient is prescribed oral iron supplementation.What should the nurse tell the patient to do while on this treatment?
A) Take the iron tablets with milk or antacids.
B) Crush the pills as needed to help swallowing.
C) Avoid reclining positions for up to 30 minutes after taking the drug.
D) You do not need to eat foods that are high in iron, such as meat, dark green leafy vegetables, and dried beans.
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