The nurse is applying a urine bag to a 15-month-old boy to collect a urine specimen. Which action would the nurse take first?
A) Apply benzoin to the scrotal area.
B) Tuck the bag downward inside the diaper.
C) Pat the perineal area dry after cleaning.
D) Apply the narrow portion of the bag on the perineal space.
Ans: C
When applying a urine bag, the nurse would first cleanse the perineal area well and pat it dry. If a culture was to be obtained, the nurse would cleanse the genital area with povidone–iodine or according to institutional protocol. Next the nurse would apply benzoin around the scrotum and allow it to dry. Then the nurse would apply the urine bag, making sure that the penis is fully inside the bag, tucking it downward inside the diaper to discourage leaking.
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