A middle-aged female with numbness and tingling in the lower extremities and difficulty ambulating has large, oval-shaped, macrocytic red blood cells with thin membranes on the latest complete blood count. Which therapy would the nurse anticipate including in the discharge plan?
A. A diet high in green leafy vegetables, broccoli, wheat germ, and asparagus
B. Instructions about intramuscular parenteral injections of vitamin B12 for the rest of her life
C. Instructions about subcutaneous injections of erythropoietin for a few weeks
D. A daily multivitamin with extra iron
Answer: B
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