The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to have a thyroid panel drawn next week. After confirming with physician, which information is most important for the nurse to include in the patient instructions?
a. Do not take aspirin for 2 days before the test.
b. Take an OTC antacid 30 minutes before the test.
c. Take the preprocedure diuretic 30 minutes before the test.
d. Do not take any multivitamins for 2 days before the test.
A
Aspirin, iodine-containing medications, contrast media, and other drugs may affect result. To ensure an accurate test result, aspirin should be avoided for 2 days before testing. Birth control pills also will alter the test results. Antacids, diuretics, and multivitamins do not affect the results of a thyroid panel.
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a. Physician b. Family c. Facility supervisor d. RN
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Properly applied, first aid may mean the difference between:
-life and death -rapid recovery and long hospitalization -temporary disability and permanent injury -all of the above