A patient is suspected of having pernicious anemia. Which area of the body would the nurse pay particular attention to during assessment?
1. Nose
2. Tongue
3. Hands
4. Feet
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Rationale 1: The nose does not change when pernicious anemia is present.
Rationale 2: The tongue takes on a characteristic smooth texture when pernicious anemia is present.
Rationale 3: There is no particular change in the hands associated with pernicious anemia.
Rationale 4: There is no particular change in the feet associated with pernicious anemia.
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