A partial or total gastrectomy increases a pt's risk for developing a deficiency of:

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Vitamin B12 is absorbed in the stomach with the help of a protein called intrinsic factor, which is produced by the stomach lining. A partial or total gastrectomy can lead to a deficiency of this vitamin, as well as pernicious anemia. Vitamin B12 is mainly absorbed in the stomach, so a gastrectomy can significantly reduce its absorption, leading to a deficiency. The other options are not as strongly linked to the stomach's function in nutrient absorption.

A Partial or Total Gastrectomy Increases a Pt's Risk for Developing