A client is to begin collecting a 24-hour urine sample. Which of the following would the nurse instruct the client to do?
A) Keep the collection bottle at room temperature.
B) Collect the first voided urine specimen for two consecutive mornings.
C) Collect all the urine passed for a complete 24 hours.
D) Start collecting urine for 24 hours after discarding the initial specimen.

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The nurse should instruct the client to discard the first urine specimen and then collect all subsequent urine for the next 24 hours to ensure the collection period is accurate.

A Client Is to Begin Collecting a 24-Hour Urine Sample