During a home visit the nurse asks the patient for a specimen for a urinalysis. Which patient statement indicates that the nurse needs to provide additional teaching about the specimen?
A. "I will give the laboratory a list of the medications I am taking."
B. "I will refrigerate the specimen until it is picked up tomorrow."
C. "I won't touch the inside of the cup or lid."
D. "I will get the specimen the next time I void."
Answer: D
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