A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks’ gestation comes to…
A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks’ gestation comes to her prenatal appointment. Her hemoglobin is 10.2 g/dL, and her provider recommends starting oral iron supplements. The nurse is preparing to educate the patient on how to take the supplement effectively. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?