title: Vitamin B12 deficiency: issues in nursing care.
abstract: Vitamin B12 deficiency is a relatively common occurrence with potentially devastating consequences. The wide range of etiologies and symptoms makes it imperative for the nurse to use a comprehensive approach to assessing and managing the patient with vitamin B12 deficiency.
authors.affiliation: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
authors.forename: Lori
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Candela
authors.forename: Sue E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Meiner
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods; D014806:Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*