Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a total gastrectomy. The nurse should instruct the client about which of the following medications?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Post-total gastrectomy, clients lack intrinsic factor, requiring vitamin B12 supplementation to prevent pernicious anemia. Ranitidine, vitamin K, and metoclopramide don't address this deficiency.