Prior to Beginning a Urine Collection for Catecholamine, a Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

Prior to beginning a urine collection for catecholamine, a nurse should instruct a patient to:

• A)Increase fluid intake during the 12 hours immediately preceding the test.
• B)Limit consumption of bananas, beer, aged cheese, chocolate, and coffee.
• C)Maintain an active pattern of exercise for at least 24 hours.
• D)Restrict dietary intake of sodium for 3 days.

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