A nurse has collected a urine specimen from a client for drug testing. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a urinalysis?
A) To assess whether a certain drug has been used in the recent past
B) To determine the degree of intoxication
C) To assess the extent of performance impairment
D) To determine how much alcohol was consumed

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Urinalysis for drug testing is primarily used to detect the presence of drugs or their metabolites in the urine, indicating whether a certain drug has been used recently. It does not measure the degree of intoxication, performance impairment, or the quantity of alcohol consumed.

A Nurse Has Collected a Urine Specimen from a Client