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A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous sulfate about food interactions. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the teaching?

a.""I can take this medication with juice.""
b.""I can take this medication with my eggs at breakfast.""
c.""I will drink low-fat milk when taking this medication.""
d.""I will take this medication with my coffee.""

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Final answer:

The correct statement that indicates understanding of ferrous sulfate food interactions would be taking the medication with juice since it aids in absorption. Foods such as eggs, milk, and coffee can interfere with the absorption of ferrous sulfate.

Step-by-step explanation:

A client who understands the teaching about food interactions while taking ferrous sulfate should recognize that this medication is best absorbed when taken with vitamin C-rich beverages, such as juice. Therefore, the correct answer is: "I can take this medication with juice." Options b, c, and d suggest taking ferrous sulfate with foods such as eggs, milk, or coffee, all of which contain substances that can interfere with iron absorption. Specifically, eggs contain phosphoproteins that can inhibit iron absorption, calcium in milk can compete with iron for absorption, and coffee as well as tea contains polyphenols that can reduce iron absorption.

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