For a client scheduled for an angiocardiography, which of the following interventions does the nurse implement during client preparation?
A) Recommend that the client fast for at least 3 hours before the test.
B) Stop administering antihistaminic medication, if any, before the test.
C) Draw arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis before the test.
D) Restrict client activity for about 12 hours before the test.
A
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