Question

A client with type 2 diabetes, who is taking an oral hypoglycemic agent, is to have a serum glucose test early in the morning. The client asks the nurse, “What do I have to do to prepare for this test?” Which statement by the nurse reflects accurate information? (A) "Eat your usual breakfast."(B) "Have clear liquids for breakfast."(C) "Take your medication before the test."(D) "Do not ingest anything before the test."

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is D: do not ingest anything before the test.

Explanation:

Patients who will be assessed through fasting blood glucose should not eat any type of food as indicated by the test, since their values would reflect, while the patient is fasting, if there is a need to increase or decrease the dose of the oral hypoglycemic. In the morning hours always glycemia based, which is what is determined in this test, will always show variability.