The 38-year-old patient who strictly adheres to a vegan diet comp...

The 38-year-old patient who strictly adheres to a vegan diet complains of weakness and tingling in her lower extremities. She retains the strength in her lower extremities but proprioception is decreased. Her complete blood count revealed a hemoglobin of 10.2 mg/dL, white blood cell count of 9 x 10³ cells/µL, and a mean corpuscular volume of 110. Which information does the nurse provide to the patient?

“We have to draw blood for a vitamin B12 level.”

“The next test we will do will see if you have been exposed to lead or other heavy metals.”

“A lumbar puncture must be performed to check for infection in your cerebrospinal fluid.”

“The provider is going to insert a needle into your lower leg muscles to measure the electric current.”

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