A newborn is diagnosed with congenital intrinsic factor (IF) deficiency. What type of anemia will the nurse see documented on the chart?
A) Iron deficiency anemia
B) Pernicious anemia
C) Sideroblastic anemia
D) Hemolytic anemia

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Congenital intrinsic factor deficiency leads to pernicious anemia because intrinsic factor is necessary for vitamin B12 absorption, and its deficiency results in vitamin B12 deficiency anemia.

A Newborn Is Diagnosed with Congenital Intrinsic Factor (IF) Deficiency