The nurse is teaching a patient who has iron-deficiency anemia about iron supplementation.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

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Orange juice,which is high in vitamin C,increases the absorption of iron in the stomach.Antacids interfere with iron absorption.Nausea and vomiting should be reported since they are signs of toxicity.Food slows absorption but is sometimes recommended to reduce gastrointestinal upset.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient Who Has Iron-Deficiency Anemia