A 24-hour urine collection for vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) has been ordered on a child suspected of having neuroblastoma. When is the most appropriate time for the nurse to begin the collection?

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The most appropriate time to begin a 24-hour urine collection is after the next time the child voids. This ensures that the initial urine that may already be in the bladder is not included in the collection.

A 24-Hour Urine Collection for Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA) Has Been