The nurse instructs a client on how to collect a 24-hour urine specimen for a creatinine clearance test. Which statement by the client would cause the nurse to intervene? 1. &qu…

Question

The nurse instructs a client on how to collect a 24-hour urine specimen for a creatinine clearance test. Which statement by the client would cause the nurse to intervene?

1. "I will have to have my blood drawn during the test."
2. "I will go to the lab after I work out in the gym."
3. "I will drink at least 1 cup of water hourly."
4. "I will void and discard the urine before the test begins."

Answer 1

The nurse would intervene if the client says they will void and discard the urine before the test begins.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse would intervene if the client says, 'I will void and discard the urine before the test begins.' It is important to collect all urine over the 24-hour period for an accurate creatinine clearance test. Discarding urine before the test begins would result in an incomplete collection and inaccurate results.