A client with a diagnosis of pernicious anemia comes to the clinic complaining of numbness and tingling in their arms and legs. What do these symptoms indicate?
A) Loss of vibratory and position senses
B) Neurologic involvement
C) Severity of the disease
D) Insufficient intake of dietary nutrients

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Numbness and tingling in the arms and legs are symptoms of neurologic involvement, which can be a complication of pernicious anemia. This is due to a deficiency of vitamin B12, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous system.

A Client with a Diagnosis of Pernicious Anemia Comes to the Clinic