Which of the following individuals should the nurse assess first for a vitamin B₁₂ deficiency anemia? A) 3-year-old female who is a fussy eater B) 26-year-old female in the second trimester of her first pregnancy C) 47-year-old male who had a gastrectomy procedure (removal of the stomach) D) 64-year-old male with a history of duodenal ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding

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With removal of the stomach,the intrinsic factor is also removed,leading to an inability to absorb B₁₂; thus,the person with removal of the stomach is at greatest risk. With removal of the stomach,the intrinsic factor is also removed,leading to an inability to absorb B₁₂; thus,the person with removal of the stomach is at greatest risk,not the person who is a fussy eater. With removal of the stomach,the intrinsic factor is also removed,leading to an inability to absorb B₁₂; thus,the person with removal of the stomach is at greatest risk,not the person who is pregnant. With removal of the stomach,the intrinsic factor is also removed,leading to an inability to absorb B₁₂; thus,the person with removal of the stomach is at greatest risk,not the person with ulcers.

Which of the Following Individuals Should the Nurse Assess First