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.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal
Example of a patient statement.
A patient with goiter due to iodine deficiency.
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