When caring for a patient who is having a 17-ketosteroid (17-KS) test done, the nurse will need to provide:
a. a low-purine diet for the day of the test.
b. a method to keep the urine container chilled for 24 hours.
c. frequent high-calorie drinks during the test.
d. antacids to reduce the acidity of the urine.
B
The 17-ketosteroid (17-KS) test is used to determine the amount of androgen metabolites in the urine. The urine collection container must be kept chilled for the 24 hours that the test is being conducted. Dietary changes are not needed to perform the test. Antacids will not alter the test results.
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