A client is scheduled to have a segment of the terminal ileum removed secondary to cancer.The nurse anticipates this client is risk for:

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The terminal ileum is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12, which is essential for the production of red blood cells. Removal of a segment of the terminal ileum can lead to a deficiency in vitamin B12, resulting in pernicious anemia.

A Client Is Scheduled to Have a Segment of the Terminal