The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with pernicious anemia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the treatment of pernicious anemia? 1. “I...

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with pernicious anemia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the treatment of pernicious anemia?

1. “I will need to increase my dietary intake of foods that are high in vitamin B12 .”

2. “I will receive my first injection of vitamin B12 tomorrow, and I will return for a follow-up injection in 1 month.”

3. “I understand that the oral form of vitamin B12 is preferred because it is safer and less expensive than the injection form.”

4. “I will need to take vitamin B12 replacements for the rest of my life.”