Which statements will the nurse include when teaching a patient who is scheduled for oral glucose tolerance testing in the outpatient clinic (select all that apply)?
a. "You will need to avoid smoking before the test."
b. "Exercise should be avoided until the testing is complete."
c. "Several blood samples will be obtained during the testing."
d. "You should follow a low-calorie diet the day before the test."
e. "The test requires that you fast for at least 8 hours before testing."
ANS: A, C, E
Smoking may affect the results of oral glucose tolerance tests. Blood samples are obtained at baseline and at 30, 60, and 120 minutes. Accuracy requires that the patient be fasting before the test. The patient should consume at least 1500 calories/day for 3 days before the test. The patient should be ambulatory and active for accurate test results.
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