Which Statement Should the Nurse Include When Preparing a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement should the nurse include when preparing a patient for a scheduled dexamethasone suppression test?

• A) "This test will determine whether or not you are clinically depressed."
• B) "This test is like a computed tomography scan.It will take about 20 minutes and will be painless."
• C) "You will be given an injection; then, blood and urine samples will be collected."
• D) "You will not be allowed to eat or drink after midnight, and a fasting blood sample will be collected in the morning."

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