Which of the following is part of the preparation for a glucose tolerance test?
A. Instruct the patient to eat a high-carbohydrate diet for 3 days before the procedure
B. Offer the patient a high-carbohydrate snack immediately before drawing the blood
C. Instruct the patient to refrain from eating after the initial blood and urine samples are taken
D. Explain to the patient that only one blood and one urine sample will be taken
E. Direct the patient to use a laxative the night before to cleanse the digestive system
A. Instruct the patient to eat a high-carbohydrate diet for 3 days before the procedure
Instruct the patient to eat a high-carbohydrate diet for 3 days before a glucose tolerance test.
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