A Patient Is Scheduled for a Water Deprivation Test

A patient is scheduled for a water deprivation test. What should the nurse instruct the patient to prepare for this test?

A) Expect this test to take 16 hours to complete.
B) Abstain from smoking as directed by the health care provider.
C) A sedative will be provided prior to the beginning of the test.
D) Do not eat or drink anything as directed by the health care provider.
E) Blood and urine samples will be collected every hour during the test.