A nurse is initiating a 24-hour urine collection for a client at home. What will be the first thing the nurse will ask the client to do at the beginning of the specimen collection?
A) Void and discard the urine.
B) Begin the collection at a specific time.
C) Add the first voiding to the specimen.
D) Keep the urine warm during collection.

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The first step in initiating a 24-hour urine collection is to have the client void and discard the initial urine. This establishes a starting point for the collection period, ensuring that only urine produced in the next 24 hours is collected.

A Nurse Is Initiating a 24-Hour Urine Collection for a Client