Which Statement by the Nurse Is Accurate Regarding Iron Supplementation

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding iron supplementation during pregnancy?

• A) "All women should take iron supplements throughout their pregnancy."
• B) "Iron supplements are given to supply the fetus."
• C) "Iron supplements usually are not necessary until the second trimester."
• D) "The greatest iron demand is in the first trimester of pregnancy."

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