a client is undergoing a 2-hour glucose tolerance test. the nurse assesses for which client factors that can interfere with these the test period results

a client is undergoing a 2-hour glucose tolerance test. the nurse assesses for which client factors that can interfere with these the test period results? Select all that apply. 1. experiencing stress 2. fasting before the test period 3. voiding during the test period 4. eating a small snack or candy during the test period 5. having an episode of diarrhea before the test period 6. being unable to eat the entire test meal or vomiting some or all of the meal

Answer

 1. experiencing stress

4. eating a small snack or candy during the test period

6. being unable to eat the entire test meal or vomiting some or all of the meal

Explanation

Some of the factors known to cause a change the Glucose Tolerance Test may include infection, liver disease, fever, myocardial infarctions, cerebral vascular accidents, and certain medications such as diuretics. In adults, the results for GTT are influenced by diet, physical activity, and age. for instance, Stress can raise cortisol levels which stimulates the liver to release glucose into the blood stream (gluconeogenesis) and also one should eat after the blood sample has been taken and not during the test period