In preparing a client for urine collection in the evaluation of urinary ketosteroids, the nurse would
a. place an indwelling catheter.
b. place a preservative in the collection bottle.
c. measure hourly urine outputs.
d. use a new collection bag.
B
A preservative is required for the collection bottle, and if the client has an indwelling catheter, the urinary drainage bag is emptied frequently and the urine is refrigerated.
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