James Hammond is a 37-year-old business executive. He travels worldwide and has a very stressful schedule. He self-diagnosed an episode of food poisoning. However, after 5 days of nausea, vomiting, and blood in his stool, he visits his physician and is diagnosed with gastritis. The doctor writes an order to supplement Mr. Hammond with ____ due to his blood loss.

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Gastritis can lead to blood loss in the stomach and intestines, resulting in iron deficiency anemia. Therefore, Mr. Hammond should be supplemented with iron to replenish his iron stores. The other options (B, C, and D) are not directly related to treating gastritis or blood loss.

James Hammond Is a 37-Year-Old Business Executive