In preparing a client for urine collection in the evaluation of urinary ketosteroids, the nurse would
A) place an indwelling catheter.
B) place a preservative in the collection bottle.
C) measure hourly urine outputs.
D) use a new collection bag.

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A preservative is required for the collection bottle, and if the client has an indwelling catheter, the urinary drainage bag is emptied frequently and the urine is refrigerated.

In Preparing a Client for Urine Collection in the Evaluation