An Older Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia

question 5

Multiple Choice

An older patient has been diagnosed with pernicious anemia.The nurse knows that this condition could be related to:

• A) increased gastric acid secretion.
• B) decreased gastric acid secretion.
• C) delayed gastrointestinal emptying time.
• D) increased gastrointestinal emptying time.

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