The nurse is administering folic acid to a patient with a new diagnosis of anemia. Which statement about treatment with folic acid is true?
a. Folic acid is used to treat any type of anemia.
b. Folic acid is used to treat iron-deficiency anemia.
c. Folic acid is used to treat pernicious anemia.
d. The specific cause of the anemia needs to be determined before treatment.
ANS: D
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