A client tells the nurse, "I have had abdominal pain, bloating, visual disturbances, and bone pain for the last 3 to 6 months." On assessment, the nurse finds excessive weight loss and suspects an autoimmune hypersensitivity disorder. Which diagnostic test does the primary health-care provider recommend for further confirmation?

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The symptoms described suggest a possible autoimmune hypersensitivity disorder, and a serology celiac panel can help confirm or rule out a diagnosis of celiac disease. This test measures levels of antibodies that may be elevated in patients with celiac disease. The other diagnostic tests listed may also be useful in assessing abdominal pain and other symptoms, but they are not specific to autoimmune hypersensitivity disorders.

A Client Tells the Nurse, "I Have Had Abdominal Pain