24-Hour Urine Collection Instructions for Renal Function Testing

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A patient with a history of chronic kidney disease is scheduled to undergo a 24-hour urine collection to evaluate renal function more comprehensively. As the nurse responsible for the patient's care, it is crucial to provide precise instructions regarding this test. The patient expresses confusion about the process and the importance of accurately collecting urine over the 24-hour period.

What should the nurse emphasize to the patient regarding the management of urine collection for this diagnostic test?

The patient should collect every drop of urine for 24 hours, even if they feel they need to urinate only small amounts.

The patient can skip urine collection during the night, as it is not necessary to include nighttime voids.

The patient should discard the first urine of the day and then start the collection, making sure to include the next 24-hour void.

The patient can use a regular container to collect urine, as a specific collection container is not needed for this test.

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