The appropriate time to collect a urine specimen from a patient is ____. 

A. before the physical examination
B. any time the patient feels he can provide a specimen
C. during the physical examination
D. after the physical examination
E. before the patient leaves home


A. before the physical examination
Collect a urine specimen before the physical examination.

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