A urine electrolyte test is ordered to evaluate aldosterone disorder in a patient just admitted to the intensive care unit.How would the nurse collect this specimen?
A) Collect the first specimen voided in the morning.
B) Prepare a 24-hour urine collection system.
C) Collect the specimen from the indwelling urinary catheter inserted in the emergency department.
D) Use a temporary straight catheter to collect the specimen.
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