53Case Study 1A.F., a 35-year-old female patient, underwent a partial gastrectomy because of a large gastric ulcer. She Is seen by the physician today for follow-up. She is healing well but complains of significant tiredness and numbness of the fingers and that her tongue “looks different.” The physician suspects pernicious anemia and orders a complete blood cell count (CBC) and a vitamin B,, serum level. A.F.’s B,, level is 88 pg/mL, and the CBC shows that she is anemic. Vitamin B, replacement is ordered.1. What does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause of A.F.’s pernicious anemia?2. What is the most likely route that will be used to administer A.F.’s vitamin B,, replacement?3. What patient teaching will the nurse provide regarding the adverse effects of vitamin B, replacement?
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