A Nurse Is Providing Pretest Teaching to a Patient Who

A nurse is providing pretest teaching to a patient who will be undergoing catecholamine testing.Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the patient? Select all that apply.

A) Follow a low-sodium diet for 3 days before testing.
B) Abstain from smoking tobacco for 24 hours before testing.
C) Consume foods high in amines for 48 hours before testing.
D) Withhold food and fluids for 10 to 12 hours before testing.
E) Avoid excessive stress and exercise during the 24-hour period of urine specimen collection.