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Zulu123 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse will teach a patient who is scheduled to complete a 24-hour urine collection for 17-ketosteroids to

a. insert and maintain a retention catheter.
b. keep the specimen refrigerated or on ice.
c. drink at least 3 L of fluid during the 24 hours.
d. void and save that specimen to start the collection.

Question 2

A 40-year-old male patient has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which information about the patient will be most useful to the nurse who is helping the patient develop strategies for successful adaptation to this disease?

a. Ideal weight
b. Value system
c. Activity level
d. Visual changes

aidanmbrowne · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The specimen must be kept on ice or refrigerated until the collection is finished. Voided or catheterized specimens are acceptable for the test. The initial voided specimen is discarded. There is no fluid intake requirement for the 24-hour collection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
When dealing with a patient with a chronic condition such as diabetes, identification of the patient's values and beliefs can assist the health care team in choosing strategies for successful lifestyle change. The other information also will be useful, but is not as important in developing an individualized plan for the necessary lifestyle changes.