A Nurse Is Caring for a Young Adult Female Client

A nurse is caring for a young adult female client who has a folic acid defiency. When teaching the client about this condition, the nurse would include a discussion about the client's increased risk for which of the following?

A) Neural tube deficits in the fetus
B) Inadequate absorption of calcium and phosphorus
C) Hemolysis of red blood cells
D) Impaired neuromuscular functioning