Which of the Following Instructions Should Be Relayed to the Patient

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding a fasting blood glucose test?

• A) Consume a low-carbohydrate evening meal.
• B) Refrain from smoking for 12 hours before the test.
• C) Minimize activity for 24 hours before the test.
• D) Do not consume food or fluid (except water)for 12 hours before the test.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Absolute Refractory

The absolute refractory period is a time during which a nerve or muscle is incapable of responding to stimulation, immediately following an action potential.

Action Potentials

Rapid, short-lasting events where the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, typical in neurons and muscle cells during signal transmission.

Period

A length or span of time; in grammar, it is a punctuation mark used to denote the end of a sentence.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.