A patient diagnosed with type 1 diabetes has orders for fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET)as part of a diagnostic work-up for possible Parkinson's disease.The nurse should plan for this procedure to occur:
A)First thing in the morning before the patient has insulin or eats
B)Four hours after the patient has a pretest dose of insulin and a meal
C)Late in the day after the patient has exercised
D)Whenever there is a time available, since there are no restrictions related to food or drink

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The patient should have a stable blood glucose level during the PET scan, which is best achieved by having a meal and insulin dose beforehand.

A Patient Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Has Orders for Fluorodeoxyglucose