Answer: A - The first specimen is discarded because it is considered "old urine" or urine that was in the bladder before the test began. After the first discarded specimen, urine is collected for 24 hours.

Discards the first specimen, and then starts the collection

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MSNCB Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

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The physician has ordered a 24-hour urine specimen collection. After explaining the procedure to the client, the nurse collects the first specimen. She is doing the right thing if she ________.

Discards the first specimen, and then starts the collection
Saves this specimen as part of the 24-hour collection
Tests the specimen, and then discards it
Places this specimen in a separate container and later adds to the collection

Explanation

Answer: A - The first specimen is discarded because it is considered "old urine" or urine that was in the bladder before the test began. After the first discarded specimen, urine is collected for 24 hours.

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