A patient with vitamin B₁₂ deficiency is admitted with symptoms of hypoxia, anemia, numbness of hands and feet, and oral stomatitis. The nurse expects the prescriber to order which of the following therapies?

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This patient is showing signs of more severe vitamin B₁₂ deficiency with neurologic symptoms; therefore, cyanocobalamin should be given parenterally along with folic acid. Antibiotics are indicated only when signs of infection are present. Oral cyanocobalamin is not recommended.

A Patient with Vitamin B12 Deficiency Is Admitted with Symptoms

A Patient with Vitamin B₁₂ Deficiency Is Admitted with Symptoms