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pane00

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The physician has ordered cortisol level testing for a patient. Which statement indicates that the patient accurately understands the nurse's teaching?
 
  a. I should not eat or drink 6 hours before the procedure.
  b. I should exercise for at least 10 minutes during the test.
  c. I will have blood samples collected dur-ing the day and night.
  d. I should limit salty foods the day before the test.

Question 2

The nurse is educating a pregnant patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?
 
  a. Breast-feeding is always best.
  b. Talk with your doctor about a vaginal de-livery.
  c. Engage in oral, rather than vaginal, sex.
  d. Remain on the medication protocol.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Cortisol levels are collected during both the day and night to take into account alterations asso-ciated with circadian rhythms. The laboratory test does not require the patient to be fasting. In-creases in activity levels may promote stress and alter the test results. Dietary intake will not af-fect the test results.

Answer to Question 2

D
Remaining on medication is essential. Certain prescribed drug combinations may significantly reduce the transmission to the fetus. Patients with HIV should avoid breast-feeding and cesarean birth. HIV can be spread by oral sex.


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