The nurse has finished teaching a client about taking oral ferrous sulphate. Which of the following client statements indicates that additional instruction is needed?
A)"I will call the doctor if my stools start to turn black."
B)"I will take a stool softener if I feel constipated occasionally."
C)"I should take the iron with orange juice about an hour before eating."
D)"I should increase my fluid and fibre intake while I am taking the iron tablets."

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It is normal for the stools to appear black when a client is taking iron and the client should not call the doctor about this. The other client statements are correct.

The Nurse Has Finished Teaching a Client About Taking Oral