A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Is Prescribed a Serum

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client who is prescribed a serum catecholamine test.Which action should the nurse take when obtaining the sample?

• A) Discard the first sample and then begin the collection.
• B) Draw the blood sample after the client eats breakfast.
• C) Place the sample on ice and send to the laboratory immediately.
• D) Add preservatives before sending the sample to the laboratory.

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