Which of These Statements About Clients Who Have Pernicious Anemia

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about clients who have pernicious anemia is TRUE?

• A)They must avoid fish and whole grains.
• B)They must be monitored closely for symptoms of gastric carcinoma.
• C)They must increase vitamin C intake.
• D)They must receive intramuscular injections of iron dextran.

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