A 45 year old is diagnosed with macrocytic, normochromic anemia.The nurse suspects the most likely cause of this condition is:
A) defective DNA synthesis.
B) abnormal synthesis of hemoglobin.
C) defective use of vitamin C.
D) blocked protein synthesis.

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Macrocytic, normochromic anemia is often due to defective DNA synthesis, commonly caused by vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, which affects the production of red blood cells.

A 45 Year Old Is Diagnosed with Macrocytic, Normochromic Anemia