In Collecting a 24-Hour Urine Specimen to Determine Nitrogen Balance

question 7

Multiple Choice

In collecting a 24-hour urine specimen to determine nitrogen balance for a client, the nurse would

• A) conduct the urine collection before a 24-hour food record.
• B) correct the results by multiplying by 0.13 for clients with renal disease.
• C) instruct the client on foods to eat containing specified amounts of protein.
• D) start the urine collection at the same time a 24-hour food record starts.

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