You are asked to obtain a routine urine specimen from a patient. After you open the specimen container, what will you do with the lid?

A. Slip it into your uniform pocket.
B. Ask the patient to hold it until the specimen has been obtained.
C. Hold it in your hand until you have the urine specimen.
D. Lay it down lip side up.


Answer: D

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