The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with pernicious anemia and anticipates this patient will require supplemental what?
A) Iron
B) Vitamin B12
C) Erythropoietin
D) Oxygen
B
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Pernicious anemia occurs when the gastric mucosa cannot produce intrinsic factor and vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed. Other options are incorrect.
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