Which of the following instructions must be followed to prepare a patient for indirect calorimetry?
1) Suction the patient 30 min before the test.
2) Fasting 10 hr before test.
3) Avoid physical activity 4 hr before the test.
4) 24-hr urine urea nitrogen collection.

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1) Suctioning the patient before the test is not necessary.
2) Fasting for 10 hours before the test is important to obtain accurate measurements of resting energy expenditure.
3) Avoiding physical activity for 4 hours before the test is important to ensure that the patient's metabolism is in a resting state.
4) A 24-hour urine urea nitrogen collection is not necessary for preparing a patient for indirect calorimetry.

Which of the Following Instructions Must Be Followed to Prepare