Asked by Rafik Tewfik on Jul 12, 2024
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What instructions does the nurse provide to the patient to obtain a double-voided urine specimen?
A) Save two separate specimens from the first voiding in the morning.
B) Add two specimens together from the morning voiding and the evening voiding.
C) Discard the first sample,then wait a half hour and void again.
D) Void first and then self-catheterize to obtain the specimens.
Double-Voided Urine
A method of urine collection where the patient is asked to urinate, wait for a period, and then urinate again into a collection device to obtain a sample that is more concentrated with metabolic byproducts.
Self-Catheterize
The practice of inserting a catheter into the bladder oneself to empty it of urine, often necessary due to medical conditions that prevent natural voiding.
- Provide guidance to patients on how to prepare for and carry out home testing procedures.
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David ParedesJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A fresh specimen should be used because stagnant urine that has been in the bladder for several hours will not accurately reflect the serum glucose level at the time of testing.Ask the patient to collect a random urine specimen and discard,drink a glass of water,and collect another specimen 30 to 45 minutes later.
Learning Objectives
- Provide guidance to patients on how to prepare for and carry out home testing procedures.