Prior to Beginning a Urine Collection for Catecholamine, a Nurse

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.