A Patient Is Prescribed an Oral Iron Preparation

A patient is prescribed an oral iron preparation. What should the nurse instruct this patient about this medication?

A) Take the medication with orange juice.
B) Nausea is expected with this medication.
C) Take the medication with an antacid.
D) Take the medication 2 hours before a scheduled tetracycline dose.
E) Take the medication with a vitamin E supplement.