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The nurse must collect a 24-hour urine specimen for cortisol. the patient is incontinent. how can the nurse collect the specimen?

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The nurse must collect a 24-hour urine specimen for cortisol. the patient is incontinent. how can the nurse collect the specimen?
Obtain an order for an indwelling catheter for the duration of the test.

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