A nurse is providing instruction to a client who will be performing a 24 hour urine collection at home. Which of the following instructions will the nurse give the client?

Instruct the client to keep the specimen container refrigerated or on ice.

Instruct the patient that they can use any type of container of their choice to collect the 24 hour urine specimen.

Instruct the client to date and time the specimen container at the completion or end of the 24 hour urine collection.

Keep the urine warm during collection.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C

A.   Keeping the specimen container refrigerated or on ice helps preserve the integrity of the urine sample.
B.   Using any type of container may not provide accurate results; a specific collection container is usually recommended.
C. Dating and timing the specimen container at the end of the 24-hour collection period are essential for accurate analysis.
D.   Keeping the urine warm is not necessary and may not be practical during the entire collection period.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Intrinsic risk factors are inherent characteristics such as age, race, gender, and genetic inheritance.
B. Extrinsic risk factors are external influences like smoking, diet, and physical activity.
C. Spiritual and emotional factors are not classified as intrinsic risk factors.
D. Emotional factors are not classified as intrinsic risk factors.

A. A woman who has required hip surgery. B. A man whose stroke has resulted in difficulty swallowing. C. An obese woman after bariatric surgery. D. A man with dementia who is unable to follow instructions.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Hip surgery may not necessarily require a pureed diet.
B. Individuals with difficulty swallowing, as seen in stroke patients, may require a pureed diet to prevent choking and aspiration.
C. Bariatric surgery may involve dietary modifications, but it does not automatically require a pureed diet.
D. Dementia alone may not necessitate a pureed diet; it depends on the individual's ability to chew and swallow safely.

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A nurse is providing instruction to a client who will be performing a 24 hour urine collection at home. Which of the following instructions will the nurse give the client?

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is B

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