The nurse develops the nursing diagnosis "Risk for Bleeding related to lack of intrinsic factor" for the patient with which hematological disorder?

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Pernicious anemia is directly related to a lack of intrinsic factor, which is necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12. Without intrinsic factor, vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed, leading to a specific type of anemia known as pernicious anemia, which can indeed increase the risk for bleeding.

The Nurse Develops the Nursing Diagnosis "Risk for Bleeding Related