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The nurse receives the following order: Ferrous sulfate 325 mg four times a day PO. Give on empty stomach. Even before researching the nurse guesses that this is because the medication:

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Rationale: The correct answer is A. Ferrous sulfate is better absorbed when taken on an empty stomach because food can interfere with its absorption. Iron absorption is hindered by certain foods such as dairy products, high-fiber foods, and coffee.
Therefore, taking it on an empty stomach maximizes its absorption.
Choice B is incorrect as ferrous sulfate is not destroyed by stomach acid but can be affected by certain foods.
Choice C is incorrect as constipation is a common side effect of iron supplementation but not the reason for taking it on an empty stomach.
Choice D is incorrect as gastric irritation and bleeding are not the primary reasons for the empty stomach instruction.

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