While working a night shift and caring for a patient with a 24-hour urine collection that was started at 3:00 p.m., a nursing assistant spills the container. The nurse should
A) Cancel the test and reschedule it for 3:00 p.m. the next day.
B) Document the amount of urine that was spilled.
C) Restart the test the next time the patient voids.
D) Notify the physician.

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DWhen a 24-hour urine collection is spilled, it's important to restart the test at the next void to ensure accuracy of the collection, and to notify the physician for further instructions or adjustments in patient care or testing protocols.

While Working a Night Shift and Caring for a Patient