A patient is being tested for adrenal insufficiency with the rapid adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)stimulation test.How will the nurse explain this test to the patient?
A)"You will drink about a cup of a salty-tasting fluid during this test."
B)"It will take several hours to complete this test."
C)"We have to do this test first thing in the morning,just after you awaken."
D)"A series of blood samples will be drawn during this test."

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The rapid ACTH stimulation test involves a series of blood samples being drawn after an injection of synthetic ACTH. It does not involve drinking a salty fluid, takes approximately one hour to complete, and can be done at any time of day.

A Patient Is Being Tested for Adrenal Insufficiency with the Rapid