The nurse is discussing nutrition and supplements of vitamin B12 with her older adult client. Under what circumstances would the nurse recommended a B12 supplement?
a. Diminished gastric acid production
b. Poor diet
c. Increased gastric acid production
d. Prevention of Alzheimer's disease
a. Diminished gastric acid production
FEEDBACK:
a. Clients with diminished gastric acid production lack intrinsic factor and may need supplements of B12.
b. .
c. .
d. .
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