Which of the following would you include in patient instruction about collecting a 24-hour urine specimen?
A. Explain to the patient that the small collection container must not be washed between uses
B. Tell the patient to collect all urine starting with the first voided specimen
C. Return the sample to the office or deliver it to the laboratory within 1 week of collection
D. Encourage the patient to use a bedpan
E. Instruct the patient to keep the specimen covered and in the refrigerator throughout the test
Answer: E
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