The physician has ordered the collection of a 24-hour urine specimen. The nurse's instructions to the patient for proper collection of the urine specimen include: (Select all that apply.)
A) keep the container refrigerated as needed.
B) empty the bladder into the toilet and begin timing the collection.
C) void a small amount of urine after external genitalia are cleansed.
D) keep the container on ice if instructed to do so.
E) save only the first voiding in the morning.

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When a 24-hour urine specimen is collected, the patient should be instructed to empty the bladder into the toilet and begin timing the collection of the specimen; to add all urine to the collection container for the next 24 hours; to keep the container on ice or refrigerated; and when the 24 hours are up, to empty the bladder and add the urine to the collection container and then seal it and send it to the laboratory.

The Physician Has Ordered the Collection of a 24-Hour Urine