When Caring for a Patient Who Is Having a 17-Ketosteroid

question 9

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who is having a 17-ketosteroid (17-KS) test done,the nurse will need to provide:

• A)a low-purine diet for the day of the test.
• B)a method to keep the urine container chilled for 24 hours.
• C)frequent high-calorie drinks during the test.
• D)antacids to reduce the acidity of the urine.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the central nervous system, consisting of nerves and ganglia that connect the brain and spinal cord to the limbs and organs.

Autonomic Nervous System

is a control system that operates unconsciously and regulates bodily functions such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

Somatic System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through the control of skeletal muscles.

Autonomic System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.