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NURS 480: Week 2, Test 1 Study Guide

DM Diagnostics and LTC Diagnostics ▪ Oral glucose tolerance test o Often used to dx gestational DM o Not generally used for routine testing o Fasting glucose level drawn at the start, pt consumes glucose then glucose levels are obtained q30min for 2 hours o Pt must be assessed for hypoglycemia throughout the procedure ▪ Fasting should be <110, <180 at 1 hour and <140 at 2 hours o Consume balanced diet 3 days prior to test o Fast for 10-12 hours prior to test o Only water ca...