Which nursing actions will the nurse implement when collecting a urine specimen from a patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Growing urine cultures for up to 12 hours
b. Labeling all specimens with date, time, and initials
c. Allowing the patient adequate time and privacy to void
d. Wearing gown, gloves, and mask for all specimen handling
e. Transporting specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner
f. Collecting the specimen from the drainage bag of an indwelling catheter
ANS: B, C, E
All specimens should be labeled appropriately and processed in a timely fashion. Allow patients time and privacy to void. Urine cultures can take up to 48 to 72 hours to develop. Only gloves are necessary to handle a urine specimen. Gown and mask are not needed unless otherwise indicated. Never collect the specimen from the drainage bag of a catheter; obtain the sample from the special sampling port.
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