A nurse is monitoring the intake and output of a patient who is unable to ambulate to the bathroom. After the patient uses the bedside commode, the nurse should
1. Estimate the amount of urine in the bedside commode.
2. Pour the urine into a graduated container to obtain a measurement.
3. Document that the patient has voided but not try to determine a specific amount.
4. Provide a marked specimen pan to be used the next time the patient uses the bedside commode.
ANS: 2
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