The nurse is collecting data for a patient who has kidney disease. How much urine will the nurse need to collect for a urinalysis?
a. 5 mL
b. 10 mL
c. 20 mL
d. 50 mL
ANS: B
At least 10 mL of urine should be collected for a urinalysis.
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