A diabetic pt is scheduled to have a blood glucose test the next morning. What does the nurse tell the pt to do before coming in for the test?
a. eat the usual diet but have nothing after midnight
b. take the usual oral hypoglycemic tablet in the morning
c. eat a clear liquid breakfast in the morning
d. follow the usual diet and medication regimen
Answer: a. eat the usual diet but have nothing after midnight
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