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Title: A patient is diagnosed with moderate vitamin B12 deficiency. The nurse reviews the laboratory work ...
Post by: minsylvia on Jan 24, 2018
A patient is diagnosed with moderate vitamin B12 deficiency. The nurse reviews the laboratory work and notes that the plasma B12 is low; also, a Schilling test reveals B12 malabsorption.
 
  The provider orders oral cyanocobalamin 500 mcg per day. The nurse will contact the provider to:
  a. discuss IM dosing.
  b. request an order for folic acid.
  c. suggest an increased dose.
  d. suggest platelet transfusion therapy.


Title: A patient is diagnosed with moderate vitamin B12 deficiency. The nurse reviews the laboratory work ...
Post by: jasmiinaaa on Jan 24, 2018
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