Which Instruction Should a Nurse Provide to a Patient in Preparation

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which instruction should a nurse provide to a patient in preparation for a gastric acid stimulation test?

• A)"An IV dose of pentagastrin will be administered at the start of the procedure."
• B)"Antacids should be taken at bedtime and in the morning prior to the procedure."
• C)"No food or fluid for at least 12 hours, but chewing gum or mouthwash can be used the morning of the procedure."
• D)"The procedure requires insertion of a nasogastric tube to collect stomach contents."

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