Which Statement Is Incorrect Regarding A24-Hour Urine Collection

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement is incorrect regarding a24-hour urine collection?

• A) After the patient has completed the procedure and returned the container, you should check the label for completeness and ask the patient whether there were any problems during the collection procedure.
• B) Instruct the patient to empty the bladder into the toilet when arising on the first day of the 24-hour procedure.
• C) Instruct the patient to empty the bladder into the toilet when arising on the second day of the 24-hour procedure.
• D) If at any time during the procedure some urine is not collected, the test must be started again.

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