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Title: A patient is diagnosed with anemia and asks the nurse why the provider has ordered vitamin B12 ... Post by: nursinggr81 on Jan 24, 2018 A patient is diagnosed with anemia and asks the nurse why the provider has ordered vitamin B12 instead of iron. Which answer by the nurse is correct?
a. Vitamin B12 is given to improve your overall energy level. b. Vitamin B12 is necessary for the development of red blood cells. c. Vitamin B12 prevents excess iron loss to reduce demand. d. Vitamin B12 will help you absorb iron more efficiently. Title: A patient is diagnosed with anemia and asks the nurse why the provider has ordered vitamin B12 ... Post by: KMyers77 on Jan 24, 2018 ANS: B
Vitamin B12 is essential for DNA synthesis and aids in the conversion of folic acid to its active form and is also needed for the development of red blood cells. It does not directly improve energy level and does not affect iron loss or iron absorption. Title: A patient is diagnosed with anemia and asks the nurse why the provider has ordered vitamin B12 ... Post by: nursinggr81 on Jan 24, 2018 :D :D
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