A creatinine clearance test is ordered for a hospitalized patient with possible renal insufficiency. Which equipment will the nurse need to obtain?

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Creatinine clearance testing involves a 24-hour urine specimen collection. The urine should be refrigerated or cooled, or a preservative should be used. Catheterization, cleaning of the perineum with antiseptic towelettes, and a sterile specimen cup are not needed for this test.

A Creatinine Clearance Test Is Ordered for a Hospitalized Patient