While Working a Night Shift and Caring for a Patient

question 38

Multiple Choice

While working a night shift and caring for a patient with a 24-hour urine collection that was started at 3:00 p.m., a nursing assistant spills the container. The nurse should

• A) Cancel the test and reschedule it for 3:00 p.m. the next day.
• B) Document the amount of urine that was spilled.
• C) Restart the test the next time the patient voids.
• D) Notify the physician.

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Definitions:

Methane

A potent greenhouse gas with a chemical formula of CH4, produced by anaerobic decomposition of organic matter and widely used as a fuel.

Ammonia

Ammonia is a colorless gas with a distinct pungent smell, composed of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3), widely used in fertilizers and as a cleaning agent.

Nitrogen

a chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for life, making up a significant part of Earth's atmosphere.

Simple Organic Molecules

Simple Organic Molecules are molecules composed of carbon along with other elements like hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, serving as the basic building blocks for more complex organic substances.