Mrs. Loretto has an order for a 24-hour urine specimen. This means that
A. All urine that she voids for a 24-hour period is collected and saved.
B. Every time she voids, the urine is measured and the total amount recorded for the day.
C. A catheter is used for 24 hours; then her urine is taken as a specimen.
D. All the urine that she voids is kept in the toilet for 24 hours without flushing.
Answer: A
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