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joblessjake

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When preparing the patient for a glucose tolerance test (GTT), the nurse should:
 
  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

The nurse is assisting a patient to a sitting position when the patient suddenly complains of feeling that his surgical incision has separated. The nurse recognizes this as an indication of:
 
  a. cellulitis.
  b. dehiscence.
  c. evisceration.
  d. extravasation.



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Answer to Question 1

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

B
Dehiscence is separation of a surgical incision or rupture of a wound closure.



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