A patient is scheduled for a water deprivation test. What should the nurse instruct the patient to prepare for this test?
Select all that apply.
1. Expect this test to take 16 hours to complete.
2. Abstain from smoking as directed by the health care provider.
3. A sedative will be provided prior to the beginning of the test.
4. Do not eat or drink anything as directed by the health care provider.
5. Blood and urine samples will be collected every hour during the test.
Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5
For the water deprivation test, the patient should be instructed not to smoke as directed by the health care provider. For the water deprivation test, the patient should be instructed to not eat or drink as directed by the health care provider. For the water deprivation test, blood samples for osmolality are taken when urine samples are collected each hour. The test will take up to 8 hours to complete. A sedative is not needed for this test.
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