A patient is diagnosed with anemia and asks the nurse why the provider has ordered vitamin B₁₂ instead of iron.Which answer by the nurse is correct?

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Vitamin B₁₂ is essential for DNA synthesis and aids in the conversion of folic acid to its active form and is also needed for the development of red blood cells.It does not directly improve energy level and does not affect iron loss or iron absorption.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Anemia and Asks the Nurse