A patient is admitted with pernicious anemia.The nurse caring for the patient understands that the patient's therapy will include medication to address the patient's lack of intrinsic factor.The nurse would anticipate administering:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor, which is necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin). Treatment involves the administration of vitamin B12, and because the patient cannot absorb B12 orally due to the lack of intrinsic factor, it is given subcutaneously or intramuscularly.

A Patient Is Admitted with Pernicious Anemia