Multiple Choice
A nurse is providing instructions to a patient who will be undergoing testing for urine vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) .Which of the following should the nurse tell this patient? Select all that apply.
A) Abstain from smoking tobacco for 24 hours before testing.
B) Consume foods high in amines for 48 hours before testing.
C) Avoid consuming foods or beverages high in caffeine for 48 hours before testing.
D) Avoid excessive exercise and stress during the 24-hour collection of urine.
E) Take aspirin daily for 2 weeks before testing.
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