A nurse is preparing a 24-hr urine specimen for a ...

2023 ATI Proctored Medical Surgical Practice Quiz

Question Number 5

A nurse is preparing a 24-hr urine specimen for a client who is suspected to have pheochromocytoma. Which of the following laboratory tests from the 24-hr urine specimen should the nurse use to determine the client’s condition?

A. Creatinine clearance

B. Vanillylmandelic acid (VMA)

C. 17-hydroxycorticosteroids (17-OHCS)

D. Protein

✔ Correct Answer:

B. Vanillylmandelic acid (VMA)

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