A Nurse Is Providing Instructions to a Patient Who Will

question 136

Multiple Choice

A nurse is providing instructions to a patient who will be undergoing testing for urine vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) .Which of the following should the nurse tell this patient? Select all that apply.

• A)Abstain from smoking tobacco for 24 hours before testing.
• B)Consume foods high in amines for 48 hours before testing.
• C)Avoid consuming foods or beverages high in caffeine for 48 hours before testing.
• D)Avoid excessive exercise and stress during the 24-hour collection of urine.
• E)Take aspirin daily for 2 weeks before testing.

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