A Urine Electrolyte Test Is Ordered to Evaluate Aldosterone Disorder

question 16

Multiple Choice

A urine electrolyte test is ordered to evaluate aldosterone disorder in a patient just admitted to the intensive care unit.How would the nurse collect this specimen?

• A)Collect the first specimen voided in the morning.
• B)Prepare a 24-hour urine collection system.
• C)Collect the specimen from the indwelling urinary catheter inserted in the emergency department.
• D)Use a temporary straight catheter to collect the specimen.

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