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A Patient Is Prescribed Oral Iron Supplementation

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A patient is prescribed oral iron supplementation.What important information should the nurse tell the patient about 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 15 to 30 minutes after taking the drug.
D) While on iron supplement,it is not necessary to eat foods high in iron such as meat;dark green,leafy vegetables;and dried beans.

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