Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
The client is undergoing a 24-hour urine specimen collection. Twenty hours into the collection period, a single voided urine is accidentally discarded. What is the nurse's best action?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
B: A discarded void invalidates the collection; restarting ensures accuracy. A: Adding a void causes inaccuracies. C: Missing a void compromises results. D: Rescheduling is unnecessary as the test can start anytime.