An 82-year-old client has pernicious anemia and has been receiving treatment for several years. What is she lacking that results in pernicious anemia?
a) Intrinsic factor
b) Hemoglobin
c) Vitamin B
d) Extrinsic factor
Answer: Intrinsic factor
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Nonmalignant hematologic disorders
An 82-year-old client has pernicious anemia and has been receiving treatment for several years. What is she lacking that results in pernicious anemia?