Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
The nurse is administering folic acid to a client and correctly identifies the medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Megaloblastic anemia. Folic acid is essential for red blood cell production, and megaloblastic anemia is characterized by large, immature red blood cells due to folic acid deficiency. Heart failure (A), angina pectoris (C), and chronic kidney disease (D) are not directly treated with folic acid. Folic acid supplementation is crucial in preventing neural tube defects in pregnancy.