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Title: A vegetarian adolescent is placed on iron supplementation secondary to a diagnosis of ... Post by: cristiik on Feb 5, 2018 A vegetarian adolescent is placed on iron supplementation secondary to a diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia. Which will the nurse encourage the adolescent to drink when taking the daily iron supplement?
1. Orange juice 2. Black or green tea 3. Milk 4. Tomato juice Title: A vegetarian adolescent is placed on iron supplementation secondary to a diagnosis of ... Post by: ShockShard on Feb 5, 2018 1
Explanation: 1. Acidity increases absorption of iron. 2. Foods containing phosphorus, such as in milk; oxalates, such as in tomatoes; and tannins, such as in teas, all decrease absorption of iron. 3. Foods containing phosphorus, such as in milk; oxalates, such as in tomatoes; and tannins, such as in teas, all decrease absorption of iron. 4. Foods containing phosphorus, such as in milk; oxalates, such as in tomatoes; and tannins, such as in teas, all decrease absorption of iron. |