A Patient Who Has Recently Immigrated to the United States

A patient who has recently immigrated to the United States from an impoverished country appears malnourished. The patient's folic acid levels are low, and the vitamin ₁₂ levels are normal. The nurse expects this patient's treatment to include:

A) a diet high in folic acid.
B) intramuscular folic acid.
C) oral folic acid and vitamin B₁₂.
D) oral folic acid supplements.