Cobalamin injections have been prescribed for a client with chronic atrophic gastritis. Which of the following client statements indicate that the teaching regarding the injections has been effective?
A)"The cobalamin injections will prevent me from becoming anemic."
B)"These injections will increase the hydrochloric acid in my stomach."
C)"These injections will decrease my risk for developing stomach cancer."
D)"The cobalamin injections need to be taken until my inflamed stomach heals."

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Cobalamin supplementation prevents the development of pernicious anemia. The incidence of stomach cancer is higher in clients with chronic gastritis, but cobalamin does not reduce the risk for stomach cancer. Chronic gastritis may cause achlorhydria, but cobalamin does not correct this. The loss of intrinsic factor secretion with chronic gastritis is permanent, and the client will need lifelong supplementation with cobalamin.

Cobalamin Injections Have Been Prescribed for a Client with Chronic