A patient is diagnosed with anemia and asks the nurse what nutrients are important for RBC formation.The nurse bases an answer on the understanding that which nutrients are essential for production of healthy red cells?

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Iron,folic acid,and vitamin B₁₂ are all essential to production of healthy RBCs.A deficiency of any of these nutrients can cause anemia.B,C,and D are not associated with anemia.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Anemia and Asks the Nurse