A patient in the outpatient clinic has provided a urine sample. To perform a urine dipstick test accurately, the nurse wets the dipstick and starts timing:
A) immediately.
B) after 5 seconds.
C) after 10 seconds.
D) after 30 seconds.

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The stick is inserted into the urine specimen and removed quickly, and timing is started immediately. It is tapped gently on the side of the container to remove excess urine.

A Patient in the Outpatient Clinic Has Provided a Urine