The nurse instructs the client scheduled to have blood drawn for a C-reactive protein level to do which action prior to the test?
1. Fast from all food and fluids 8 hours prior to the test.
2. Restrict intake of caffeine-containing products 24 hours prior to the test.
3. Hold any cardiac medication for 24 hours prior to the test.
4. Restrict food and fluid intake to water only for 8-12 hours before testing.
Answer: 4
1. The client needs to only fast from food. Water is permitted.
2. Caffeine restriction is not necessary.
3. Cardiac medication does not need to be held.
4. The client should be instructed to restrict food and fluid intake to water only for 8-12 hours before the test.
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