Robertson is a 35‑year‑old male with a family history of kidney stones. Because Robertson reports that he has been experiencing pain in his back and intense pain spasms in his groin, the physician wants to test him for stones. The physician informs Robertson that he needs to collect his urine over a 24‑hour period. This instruction puzzles and annoys Robertson, and he wants to know why it is necessary. How do you explain the 24‑hour urine specimen to Robertson

Robertson is a 35‑year‑old male with a family history of kidney stones. Because Robertson reports that he has been experiencing pain in his back and intense pain spasms in his groin, the physician wants to test him for stones. The physician informs Robertson that he needs to collect his urine over a 24‑hour period. This instruction puzzles and annoys Robertson, and he wants to know why it is necessary. How do you explain the 24‑hour urine specimen to Robertson

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter28: Gerontology

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