The nurse is reviewing urine tests to obtain client baseline information. Which of the following urine tests is preferred to identify characteristics of normal and abnormal urine?
A) A 24-hour urine kept in the bathroom on ice
B) A catheterized specimen obtained at no particular time
C) A clean-catch midstream specimen from the first voiding of the morning
D) A specimen obtained from an indwelling Foley catheter's bag
C
Feedback:
When obtaining urine for baseline information, the preferred test is a clean-catch midstream specimen obtained from the first voiding of the morning. Specialized testing is not done until a baseline test is completed to identify abnormal readings. It is best to obtain data from the least invasive method. Specimens from a Foley catheter are obtained from the port not from the bag.
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