A patient is scheduled for a Schilling test to determine the cause of vitamin B12 deficiency
What information should the nurse provide when preparing the patient for this test? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "The Schilling test will help to determine if you have a problem absorbing vitamin B12.".
2. "You will be given an oral dose of radioactive vitamin B12 for part of this test.".
3. "You will need to collect your urine for 6 hours after the test.".
4. "You will be given a parenteral dose of vitamin B12 for part of this test.".
5. "Gastric endoscopy is included in this test.".
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Rationale 1: Problems with absorption can be identified with the Schilling test.
Rationale 2: The first portion of this test includes an oral dose of radioactive vitamin B12.
Rationale 3: A 24-hour urine collection is necessary.
Rationale 4: The patient may receive a parenteral dose of intrinsic factor, depending on the results of the first portion of the test.
Rationale 5: Endoscopy may be necessary for further diagnostic testing after the test, but it is not part of the test.
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