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An older adult with iron deficiency anemia is being discharged with a prescription for ferrous sulfate enteric-coated tablets. To promote best absorption of the medication, which information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? Which information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ferrous sulfate is best absorbed on an empty stomach, waiting 2 hours after meals to avoid interference from food or minerals like calcium. Multivitamins may contain interfering substances, bedtime dosing risks GI upset, and crushing enteric-coated tablets destroys their protective coating, causing irritation.

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