The physician orders a urinary 17-ketosteroid test on a client with a suspected adrenal disorder. The nurse is responsible to:
A)
send the first voided urine specimen of the day to the laboratory.
B)
keep a 24-hour urine collection on ice.
C)
obtain a catheterized sterile urine specimen.
D)
instruct client to avoid drinking any caffeine products.
B
Explanation:
A)
Urine for 17-ketosteroids must be collected for 24 hours and kept on ice. It is not a sterile collection and dietary restrictions are not necessary.
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B)
Urine for 17-ketosteroids must be collected for 24 hours and kept on ice. It is not a sterile collection and dietary restrictions are not necessary.
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C)
Urine for 17-ketosteroids must be collected for 24 hours and kept on ice. It is not a sterile collection and dietary restrictions are not necessary.
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D)
Urine for 17-ketosteroids must be collected for 24 hours and kept on ice. It is not a sterile collection and dietary restrictions are not necessary.
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