NCLEX PN Practice Tests Practice Question

A client started a 24-hour urine collection test at 6:00 AM. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports discarding a urine specimen of 250 mL at 10:00 AM by mistake but adding all specimens to the collection container before and after that time. What action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Discarding a specimen invalidates the 24-hour collection, requiring a restart to ensure accurate results. Adding volume, restarting mid-collection, or relabeling compromise test integrity.

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