A Partial or Total Gastrectomy Increases a Pt's Risk for Developing

question 9

Multiple Choice

A partial or total gastrectomy increases a pt's risk for developing a deficiency of:

• A)vitamin B12.
• B)folic acid.
• C)pantothenic acid.
• D)vitamin B6.

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