A Patient Has Pernicious Anemia and Asks the Healthcare Professional

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient has pernicious anemia and asks the healthcare professional to explain the disease. Which statement by the professional is most accurate?

• A)The lack of certain foods in your diet
• B)Your body cannot absorb vitamin B₁₂.
• C)You are not getting enough vitamin C.
• D)Your bone marrow has stopped working.

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