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/day. The nurse will contact the provider to:

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Patients with vitamin B₁₂ deficiency associated with B₁₂ malabsorption need increased doses of oral cyanocobalamin of 1000 to 10,000 mcg/day. It is not necessary to give this drug intramuscularly. Folic acid is indicated when B₁₂ deficiency is severe. Platelets are given when B₁₂ deficiency is severe.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Moderate Vitamin B12 Deficiency

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Moderate Vitamin B₁₂ Deficiency