Which Information Should the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which information should the nurse include when teaching a patient about fasting blood glucose level testing?

• A) "Your test is scheduled for 6:00 a.m., so do not eat or drink anything after midnight."
• B) "After the sample is drawn you will be asked to drink a sweet liquid."
• C) "This test will indicate your average blood sugar over the last 2 months."
• D) "The fasting glucose must be 100 or under to be normal."

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