A 58-year-old female presents in the clinic presenting with fatigue,weight loss,and tingling in her fingers.Laboratory findings show low hemoglobin and hematocrit,a high mean corpuscular volume,and normal plasma iron.These assessment findings are consistent with which type of anemia?
A) Hemolytic anemia
B) Pernicious anemia
C) Iron deficiency anemia
D) Aplastic anemia

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Pernicious anemia is manifested by tingling paresthesias of feet and fingers.
Pernicious,not hemolytic,anemia is manifested by tingling paresthesias of feet and fingers.
Pernicious,not iron deficiency,anemia is manifested by tingling paresthesias of feet and fingers.
Pernicious,not aplastic,anemia is manifested by tingling paresthesias of feet and fingers.

A 58-Year-Old Female Presents in the Clinic Presenting with Fatigue,weight