NCLEX-PN Practice Q 13

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A client with iron-deficiency anemia is taking an oral iron supplement. The nurse should tell the client to take the medication with:

  

     A. Apple juice

     B. Water only

     C. Milk

     D. Orange juice

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Orange juice

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Option D: Iron is better absorbed when taken with ascorbic acid. Orange juice is an excellent source of ascorbic acid.

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Option A: Apple juice does not contain high amounts of ascorbic acid.

Option B: The medication should be taken with orange juice or tomato juice.

Option C: Iron should not be taken with milk because it interferes with absorption.

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