Personal careQuestion 1248 of 1700

What do you do with a urine sample after you cover it?

  1. Keep it in the bathroom until the end of the shift
  2. Bring it to the nurse right away
  3. Store it at the bedside for the nurse to find
  4. Leave it on the counter until the next shift
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Correct answer: Bring it to the nurse right away

The sample goes straight to the nurse.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.8: Assistance With Toileting

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026