A patient with a low level of intrinsic factor is seen by a hematologist.Upon examination of the report of a blood smear, the nurse would anticipate what findings to help confirm the medical diagnosis of pernicious anemia?
A) Red blood cells macrocytic and normochromic
B) Red blood cells normochromic and normochromic
C) Red blood cells microcytic and hypochromic
D) Red blood cells macrocytic and hypochromic
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