Pernicious Anemia Nursing, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Treatment, Anemia Types NCLEX

Pernicious anemia (types of anemia) nursing, pathophysiology, symptoms, and treatment for the NCLEX exam. Pernicious anemia is a form of vitamin b 12 anemia that is an autoimmune condition where the body does not produce intrinsic factor which plays a role in absorbing vitamin b body needs vitamin b 12 to make healthy red blood cells. A protein called intrinsic factor plays a role in the bodys ability to absorb vitamin b 12. Low vitamin B12 levels lead the body to produce unhealthy red blood cells.