A nurse in an antepartum clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a new prescription for oral ferrous sulfate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A.
“I will take this medication with breakfast.”
B.
“I will take this medication with my midday meal.”
C.
“I will take this medication with a glass of orange juice.”
D.
“I will take this medication with a glass of milk.”
C. “I will take this medication with a glass of orange juice.”
Explanation:
Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement commonly prescribed to pregnant clients to prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia. To enhance iron absorption, it should be taken with vitamin C, which is found in orange juice. Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract. Taking iron with milk or dairy products, on the other hand, can inhibit iron absorption due to the calcium content. Thus, the client’s statement about taking the medication with orange juice indicates an understanding of the teaching.