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A female client at 12 weeks’ gestation is prescribed with liquid iron supplements. The order was made after her laboratory tests revealed that the client has a low hematocrit and red blood cell count. The nurse would instruct the female client to:

Take the medication with a glass of milk.
Take the medication one hour before or two hours after meals.
Take the medication through a straw.
Take the medication on an empty stomach.

Explanation

Answer: C - The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication through a straw. Iron can stain the teeth. Liquid iron should be taken with a glass of orange juice to enhance absorption. This medication should be taken with food as it can irritate the stomach lining.

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