Which of the Following Is Important When Obtaining a Urine

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is important when obtaining a urine specimen from a patient for drug and alcohol testing?

• A) Tell the patient that the results will be released only with his permission.
• B) Inform the patient that any drugs consumed longer than 7 days before the test will not show up.
• C) Explain to the patient that no water may be running in the bathroom while he is providing the sample.
• D) Instruct the patient to take the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible.
• E) Measure and record the temperature within 30 minutes of collection.

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