A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 16 weeks of gestation and has a prescription for ferrous sulfate to treat iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to improve the absorption of the medication?

A. Room number of the client:

• The room number alone is not sufficient for accurate client identification. Room numbers may change, and multiple clients may share the same room. Relying on the room number alone can lead to errors.

B. Client's telephone number:

• The client's telephone number is not typically used as a primary identifier for medication administration. It may be part of the client's record, but it is not the primary means of confirming identity before administering medications.

C. Client's full medical diagnosis:

• While the client's medical diagnosis is important for understanding their overall health condition, it is not a primary identifier for medication administration. Diagnoses can be complex and may not be unique to a single individual within a healthcare setting.

D. Name of the client:

• Matching the client's name with their identification band or other official records is a crucial step in preventing medication errors and ensuring the right medication is given to the right person.

A.While increasing dietary fiber can help with constipation, a common side effect of iron supplements, it does not directly improve the absorption of the medication

B.Berries and citrus fruits, on the other hand, are good sources of vitamin C, which can actually enhance iron absorption. Therefore, eliminating them from the diet would not be beneficial for improving iron absorption.

C.The recommendation the nurse should make to improve the absorption of the iron supplement (ferrous sulfate) is to avoid drinking milk with the medication. Calcium in milk can interfere with the absorption of iron, so it is best to separate the consumption of these two substances.

D.Green tea contains compounds called tannins, which can interfere with iron absorption. Therefore, it is not recommended to take iron supplements with green tea.