A client has been prescribed ferrous sulfate (Feosol) for iron-deficiency anemia. Which statement by ...

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Rationale 1: Although taking iron with meals will lessen GI upset, food can decrease the absorption of iron by as much as 70. It is recommended that iron preparations be administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Rationale 2:Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron is incorrect because this statement is true.
Rationale 3:Antacids and food decrease the absorption of iron is incorrect because this statement is true.
Rationale 4:Calcium (including dairy products) and bran block ferrous sulfate's absorption is incorrect because this statement is true.

Global Rationale: Although taking iron with meals will lessen GI upset, food can decrease the absorption of iron by as much as 70. It is recommended that iron preparations be administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Makes a ton more sense now