When assessing a patient with anemia, the nurse notes that the patient has developed peripheral numbness and poor coordination. The patient's family states that the patient appears to be confused at times at home
Neurologic symptoms most often accompany which type of anemia?
A) Iron deficiency anemia
B) Folic acid deficiency
C) Pernicious anemia
D) Thalassemia major
Ans: C
Feedback: Pernicious anemia can affect the central and peripheral nervous systems, so neurologic assessment is important to detect effects to these areas.
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