A Client with a Diagnosis of Pernicious Anemia Comes to the Clinic

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client with a diagnosis of pernicious anemia comes to the clinic complaining of numbness and tingling in their arms and legs. What do these symptoms indicate?

• A) Loss of vibratory and position senses
• B) Neurologic involvement
• C) Severity of the disease
• D) Insufficient intake of dietary nutrients

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Definitions:

Anticipatory Smiling

A social signal where an individual smiles in anticipation of a positive interaction.

Infant

A baby or small child, usually not yet a year old.

Strange Situation

A procedure developed by psychologist Mary Ainsworth to assess attachment styles in children by observing their reactions to separations and reunions with their caregiver.

Mary Ainsworth

A developmental psychologist known for her work in the field of attachment theory, particularly the Strange Situation assessment.