A patient is to have a dexamethasone suppression test in the morning. Which statement should be included in patient teaching?
A) "This test will determine whether or not you are clinically depressed."
B) "This test is like a computed tomography scan. It will take about 20 minutes and will be painless."
C) "You will be given an injection; then, blood and urine samples will be collected."
D) "You will not be allowed to eat or drink after midnight, and a fasting blood sample will be collected in the morning."
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