A Nurse knows that the following are true regarding oral iron therapy except
a. Iron is absorbed best in the stomach
b. Iron is best absorbed as ferrous sulphate (Fe2+) in an acidic medium
c. Taking iron with vitamin C or orange juice that contains vitamin C enhances iron absorption.
d. Oral iron should be taken one hour before meal to attain maximum absorption.
Kindly comment your answers.
C
Answer is . a
The iron is best absorbed only in the duodenum and first part of the jejunum