A nurse is providing pretest instructions to a patient who is scheduled to undergo blood collection to assess aldosterone level in about a month.Which of the following should the patient avoid in the time leading up to the specimen collection? Select all that apply.

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The patient should avoid diuretics, antihypertensive drugs, and licorice in the time leading up to the aldosterone blood collection test. These substances can affect aldosterone levels and increase the risk of receiving inaccurate test results. Shellfish and antidiabetic drugs are not known to interfere with aldosterone levels.

A Nurse Is Providing Pretest Instructions to a Patient Who