A nurse is teaching a patient with iron-deficiency anemia about oral iron supplements. Which instruction is most important?

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ATake iron tablets with milk to reduce GI upset
BTake iron on an empty stomach or with vitamin C (orange juice) to increase absorption
CTake iron with antacids for better tolerance
DTake iron with tea or coffee to improve taste

✓ Correct answer: B. Take iron on an empty stomach or with vitamin C (orange juice) to increase absorption Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) converts ferric iron to ferrous form, increasing GI absorption. Milk, tea, coffee, and antacids reduce iron absorption.

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