A Patient Will Be Taking Oral Iron Supplements

A patient will be taking oral iron supplements.Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this patient? Select all that apply.

A) Take the iron tablets with an antacid.
B) Take the iron on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals.
C) Take the iron with meals.
D) Drink 250 mL of milk with each iron dose.
E) Taking iron supplements with orange juice enhances iron absorption.
F) Stools may become loose and light in color.
G) Stools may become black and tarry.
H) Tablets may be crushed to enhance iron absorption.