When you assist Mrs. Loretto with the bedpan, you accidentally flush the urine down the toilet during the window in which she is to have a 24-hour urine specimen collected. What should you do?
A. Estimate the amount of urine you think she voided and record it.
B. Be honest and report it to the nurse, so the collection procedure can be restarted.
C. Say nothing to anyone; the mistake will not be detected.
D. Do not be concerned, she will void many more times in 24 hours.
Answer: B
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