A Sample Drawn for Which of the Following Requires Special

question 26

Multiple Choice

A sample drawn for which of the following requires special timing due to diurnal variation in its blood levels?

• A) Cortisol
• B) Hemoglobin
• C) Potassium
• D) Sodium

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Definitions:

Large Amount

A significantly above average quantity or volume of an item or substance.

Pressure Bandage

A tightly applied bandage designed to apply pressure to a wound to stop bleeding or reduce swelling.

Proximal-to-Distal

Describing an approach or development that starts from the center or core of the body and moves outward towards the extremities.

Debridement

A medical procedure involving the removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.