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ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

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The nurse has just received instructions for an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) with a client. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for more teaching?
  1. “I will eat a light breakfast the morning of the test.”
  2. “I will expect to take 100 mg of glucose at the start of the test.”
  3. “I can expect to have my blood drawn at 30 and 60 minute intervals during the test.”
  4. “I will report any symptoms of dizziness, sweating, and/or weakness if they occur during the test.”
Explanation
Answer - A - “I will eat a light breakfast the morning of the test ” would indicate a need for more teaching. An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is a fasting test and the client will be NPO after midnight prior to the test. All other responses identify appropriate client responses regarding to the test.
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