The nurse cautions the 79-year-old male who had a gastrectomy a month ago that he is at risk for _____ anemia.

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Pernicious anemia will result from the lack of the intrinsic factor found in the stomach lining.Without the intrinsic factor,the body is unable to absorb vitamin B₁₂.Aplastic anemia is related to bone marrow suppression.Iron deficiency anemia is often related to a deficiency of iron in the diet.

The Nurse Cautions the 79-Year-Old Male Who Had a Gastrectomy