The Most Likely Cause of Anemia in a Patient with End-Stage

question 7

Multiple Choice

The most likely cause of anemia in a patient with end-stage renal disease is

• A) insufficient erythropoietin.
• B) blood loss secondary to hematuria.
• C) vitamin B₁₂ deficiency secondary to deficient intrinsic factor.
• D) iron deficiency.

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Continued Stimulus

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