The nurse is reviewing the steps and rationales of collecting a 24-hour urine specimen with a studen
Why does each urine specimen voided by the client have to be recorded?
A) Guarantees collection of fresh specimen
B) Ensures that all urine is collected and available for substance analysis
C) Ensures that the collection begins with an empty bladder
D) Guarantees a full 24-hour specimen for this test.
B
Each urine specimen voided by the client has to be recorded to ensure that all urine is collected and available for substance analysis. Discard this urine and record the time on the client's chart and on the collection bottle. Collection begins with an empty bladder. Continue collection for 24 hours from the time the first urine was discarded. Complete collection of all urine produced in 24 hours ensures accurate test results, not guarantee of a fresh specimen.
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