A client scheduled to have blood drawn for a serum alpha1-antitrypsin level asks the nurse if any special preparation is necessary. Since the client has a history of hyperlipidemia the nurse explains:

A)

"A low-fat diet should be eaten for twenty-four hours prior to the test."
B)

"No special preparation is needed."
C)

"A fasting specimen will be necessary."
D)

"Any lipid-lowering medications should be held the day of the test."


C
Explanation:

A)

Clients with elevated cholesterol or triglyceride levels need to have a fasting specimen drawn. No dietary restrictions are necessary and medications do not need to be held.
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B)

Clients with elevated cholesterol or triglyceride levels need to have a fasting specimen drawn. No dietary restrictions are necessary and medications do not need to be held.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)

Clients with elevated cholesterol or triglyceride levels need to have a fasting specimen drawn. No dietary restrictions are necessary and medications do not need to be held.
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D)

Clients with elevated cholesterol or triglyceride levels need to have a fasting specimen drawn. No dietary restrictions are necessary and medications do not need to be held.
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Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential

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