A nurse is caring for a patient who has an order for a 24-hour urine specimen collection. The patient asks, "Why do I have to collect my urine for 24 hours?" The nurse's best response would be:
1. "A 24-hour urine test is often done to evaluate how your kidneys function."
2. "Is there some reason that you don't want this test?"
3. "This test is done to determine whether you have a urinary tract infection."
4. "I can call your doctor if you'd like to speak with her."
ANS: 1
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