A Patient with Assessment Findings Suggesting Acromegaly Is Scheduled for a Growth

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient with assessment findings suggesting acromegaly is scheduled for a growth hormone suppression test. The nurse would prepare the patient for this test with which information?. Select all that apply.

• A) "Several blood samples will be drawn for this test."
• B) "You will be asked to drink a solution of glucose."
• C) "You will be asked to assume several positions as X-rays are taken."
• D) "Contrast media that includes iodine will be administered intravenously."
• E) "Your urine will be collected for 24 hours."

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