The Clinic Nurse Is Teaching a Pregnant Patient About Her

The clinic nurse is teaching a pregnant patient about her iron supplement. Information in the teaching plan includes:

A) Iron does not affect the gastrointestinal tract.
B) A stool softener might be needed.
C) Start a low dose, and increase it gradually.
D) Expect the stools to be black and bloody.
E) Iron absorption is poor if taken with meals.