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What condition should the nurse assess a client diagnosed with pernicious anemia for? Select all that apply.
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A,E
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Classic clinical indicators of pernicious anemia include weakness; mild diarrhea; and a smooth, sore, red tongue. The client may also have neurological findings, such as paresthesias, confusion, and difficulty with balance. Constipation is not a common finding with pernicious anemia. Pernicious anemia does not affect tissue oxygenation, so the mucous membranes do not become dusky, and the client does not exhibit shortness of breath.