When a Patient in the Outpatient Clinic Has an Order

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a patient in the outpatient clinic has an order for blood cortisol testing, which instruction will the nurse provide for the patient?

• A) "Avoid adding any salt to your foods for 24 hours before the test."
• B) "You will need to lie down for 30 minutes before the blood is drawn."
• C) "Come to the laboratory to have the blood drawn early in the morning."
• D) "Do not have anything to eat or drink before the blood test is obtained."

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