A medical assistant tells a patient that fasting prior to having blood drawn means ___
A. avoiding food except liquids for 2 hours before having blood drawn
B. eating a diet low in carbohydrates and fats for 12 hours before having blood drawn
C. eating and drinking as usual, but not taking medications prior to the test
D. refraining from eating and drinking anything, beginning the night before the blood is drawn
E. following a clear liquid diet for 24 hours before having blood drawn
D. refraining from eating and drinking anything, beginning the night before the blood is drawn
For fasting tests and procedures, patients are generally asked to refrain from eating or drinking anything beginning the night before.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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