What Intervention Should the Nurse Implement When Preparing the Patient

question 40

Multiple Choice

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 exercise before the test.
• C)Keep patient NPO 8 hours before the test.
• D)Instruct patient to have a full bladder for the test.

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