The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a portion of stomach removed.Which manifestations should the nurse expect to determine if the patient has a vitamin B₁₂ deficiency?

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Non-immune-related causes of pernicious anemia include any type of gastric or small bowel resections coupled with no or inadequate vitamin B₁₂ or intrinsic factor replacement.Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency symptoms include numbness and tingling,weakness,and glossitis.A.C.D.These are not manifestations associated with vitamin B₁₂ deficiency.

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