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","B","C"]

Explanation

A. Frequent catheterization can increase the risk of UTIs due to the introduction of bacteria into the urinary tract.
B. The proximity of the urethra to the anus increases the risk of bacterial contamination from the gastrointestinal tract.
C. Frequent sexual intercourse can introduce bacteria into the urethra, increasing the risk of UTIs.
D. Lowering of testosterone levels is not a significant factor in increasing the risk of UTIs in females.
E. Wiping from front to back helps prevent the introduction of bacteria from the anal area to the urethra.

A. Black, tarry B. Dry, odorous. C. Hard, formed. D. Loose, watery

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Black, tarry stools may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding but are not associated with abdominal cramping and frequent bowel movements.
B. Dry, odorous stools are not typical findings in a client experiencing abdominal cramping and frequent bowel movements.
C. Hard, formed stools are not consistent with the symptoms described by the client.
D. Loose, watery stools are indicative of frequent bowel movements and may be associated with abdominal cramping.

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