A person is prescribed an oral iron preparation. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to instruct this person about this medication? Select all that apply.

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B) Taking the iron supplement with orange juice can enhance absorption due to its high vitamin C content.
D) Tetracycline antibiotics can bind with iron, reducing the absorption of both, so it is important to take the iron supplement at least 2 hours before or after taking tetracyclines. 
There is no reason to expect diarrhea with this medication, and vitamin D supplements are not directly related to iron absorption.

A Person Is Prescribed an Oral Iron Preparation