The Effects of a Posture Change in the Patient,from a Supine

question 28

Multiple Choice

The effects of a posture change in the patient,from a supine position to standing,can have a significant effect on some laboratory test results.Which of the following statements about these changes are true?

• A) Patients should generally be lying down or sitting for 5 minutes prior to having blood samples collected.
• B) The effects are most noticeable for lipid profiles.
• C) The effects are greatest in patients with congestive heart failure and liver disease.
• D) All of the above

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