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jon_i

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What intervention should the nurse implement when preparing the patient for a glucose tolerance test (GTT)?
 
  a. Restrict water intake before the test
  b. Encourage water intake before the test
  c. Keep patient NPO 4 hours before the test
  d. Instruct patient to have a full bladder for the test

Question 2

What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for an exercise tolerance test (treadmill)?
 
  a. Withhold all foods and fluids before the test
  b. Withhold all heart medications before the test
  c. Allow the patient to drink water before the test
  d. Allow the patient to consume food before the test



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jonathanballen97

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A patient having a glucose tolerance test should be kept NPO for 12 hours before the test except for water consumption so that they can provide urine samples. The patient should empty their bladder before the examination.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A patient having an exercise tolerance test is kept NPO, except for water, for 4 hours until after the test. The nurse should never withhold the patient's heart medications before this test.




jon_i

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!


ebonylittles

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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