To obtain an accurate nitrogen balance index,the nurse must ensure that:
A) the patient's height and weight have been measured.
B) the laboratory draws the blood specimen early in the morning.
C) an accurate 24-hour urine specimen has been collected.
D) the patient has not had anything by mouth for 8 hours before the test.
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