The physician orders a 24-hour urine test for a client on a medical unit. At what time would the nurse document the start of the specimen collection?
A) From 8 AM to the following day at 8 AM
B) From the time of the first morning void to 24 hours later
C) From the time that urine is placed into the container until 24 hours later
D) From the time the first specimen is dropped off at the lab for 24 hours
B
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The nurse would document the beginning of the 24-hour time period from the time of the first morning void. The first void is flushed down the toilet. All subsequent voids are placed in the container until 24 hours is completed.
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