A Patient Is Diagnosed with Iron-Deficiency Anemia and Is Give

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia and is give iron supplements. They ask if they should take it with food. Your response is:

A) Iron is best absorbed when taken with milk.
B) Iron should be taken with food to increase absorption and minimize gastric upset.
C) Iron is best taken with water only and at least one hour before eating.
D) None of the above is correct.