In planning care for a patient with chronic gastritis, the nurse would anticipate which of the following vitamin deficiencies?
A) Vitamin B1
B) Vitamin B3
C) Vitamin B7
D) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin B12
Explanation: A) In chronic gastritis, damaged secretory glands lead to decreased acid production and decreased intrinsic factor production. Intrinsic factor is necessary for intestinal absorption of vitamin B12.
B) In chronic gastritis, damaged secretory glands lead to decreased acid production and decreased intrinsic factor production. Intrinsic factor is necessary for intestinal absorption of vitamin B12.
C) In chronic gastritis, damaged secretory glands lead to decreased acid production and decreased intrinsic factor production. Intrinsic factor is necessary for intestinal absorption of vitamin B12.
D) In chronic gastritis, damaged secretory glands lead to decreased acid production and decreased intrinsic factor production. Intrinsic factor is necessary for intestinal absorption of vitamin B12.
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