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? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Several blood samples will be drawn for this test.".
2. "You will be asked to drink a solution of glucose.".
3. "You will be asked to assume several positions as X-rays are taken.".
4. "Contrast media that includes iodine will be administered intravenously.".
5. "Your urine will be collected for 24 hours.".
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Rationale 1: A baseline sample will be drawn as well as several post-test samples.
Rationale 2: Hyperglycemia suppresses growth hormone. Ingestion of 75 to 100 grams of glucose is part of the testing.
Rationale 3: Radiology is not a part of this test.
Rationale 4: Contrast media is not required for this test.
Rationale 5: Urine collection is not part of this test.
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