The nurse is instructing a female client on the proper method for a midstream clean-catch urine specimen. The nurse should stress the importance of:
1. wiping the meatus with an antiseptic towelette from front to back.
2. using antibacterial foam to cleanse the labia and meatus.
3. using an iodine solution to cleanse the outer labia.
4. cleansing the meatus in a circular motion with an antiseptic towelette.
Answer: 1
1. Females should cleanse the meatus from front to back to avoid spreading any rectal contamination.
2. Antibacterial foam is not needed for cleansing.
3. An iodine solution is not needed for cleansing.
4. Cleansing should occur from front to back to avoid spreading any rectal contamination.
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