The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old with a suspected urinary tract infection. What would be most appropriate when obtaining a urine specimen from the child?
A) "I will need a urine sample."
B) "Let your mom help you tinkle in this cup."
C) "Please tinkle in this cup right now."
D) "Please void in this cup instead of the toilet."
Ans: B
The nurse needs to use familiar terms to explain to the child what is needed and to gain cooperation. The most positive approach would be to let the child's mother help rather than demanding that he tinkle right now. Using the terms "urine sample" or "void" is not appropriate for a 4-year-old.
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