A Patient Is Scheduled to Have a Diagnostic Procedure Performed

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled to have a diagnostic procedure performed on an outpatient basis at 9:00 AM. The nurse will advise the patient to:

• A) arrive 2 hours before the scheduled procedure.
• B) wear comfortable clothing.
• C) read printed materials about the procedure.
• D) be prepared to pay at least 10% of the predicted cost of the hospitalization.

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