A 24-hour urine specimen must be kept on ice. To do this, the collection container is placed in a pan filled with ice. Who is responsible for keeping the pan filled with ice?
A. The nursing assistant on duty
B. The charge nurse
C. The housekeeping staff
D. The laboratory staff
Answer: A
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