When obtaining assessment data from a patient with a microcytic, hypochromic anemia, the nurse would question the patient about:
A. folic acid intake
B. dietary intake of iron
C. a history of gastric surgery
D. a history of sickle cell anemia
Ans: B. dietary intake of iron
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