A vegetarian adolescent has been placed on iron supplementation secondary to a diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia.To increase the absorption of iron,the nurse would instruct the teen to take the supplement with:

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Vitamin C, found in orange juice, helps enhance the absorption of iron from the supplement. Black or green tea, milk, and tomato juice can inhibit iron absorption.

A Vegetarian Adolescent Has Been Placed on Iron Supplementation Secondary