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A patient is admitted to the hospital. The patient's initial laboratory results reveal megaloblastic anemia. The...

  1. A patient is admitted to the hospital. The patient's initial laboratory results reveal megaloblastic anemia. The patient complains of tingling in their extremities and appears confused. The nurse suspects what other underlying condition in this patient ?

    1. Iron deficiency

    2. Folic acid deficiency

    3. Alcoholism

    4. Vitamin B12 deficiency

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