A patient is required to provide a sample of body excretions per physician order. What action can the nurse take when providing proper instructions to lessen the patient's embarrassment?
a. Instruct patient to provide the specimen behind a screen.
b. Instruct patient to obtain his or her own specimen.
c. Instruct patient to return later when he or she is more comfortable.
d. Instruct patient to use a CNA for assistance to obtain the specimen.
ANS: B
With proper instruction, many patients may obtain their own specimen.
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