The nurse clarifies that when a urine sample is needed for screening in a case of DWI or other crime, the specimen should (select all that apply):

1. be collected and witnessed by a staff member of the same gender.
2. be documented with a "chain of custody" form, signed by all who handle the specimen.
3. be kept under secure conditions if temporary storage is necessary.
4. never be out of sight until someone from law enforcement takes it.
5. be placed in a specially marked container.


1, 2, 3
The specimen, if placed in secure storage, does not have to be in sight nor does it need a specially marked container.

PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 1268
OBJ: 2 TOP: Urine Screening
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

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