A 58-year-old female presents in the clinic 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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The symptoms and lab findings are consistent with pernicious anemia, which is a type of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. It is characterized by macrocytic anemia (high MCV), neurological symptoms (tingling), and normal iron levels.

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