The unit manager is evaluating the care of a new nursing staff member. Which of the following techniques is appropriate for the nurse to implement to obtain a clean-voided urine specimen?
a. Apply sterile gloves for the procedure.
b. Restrict fluids before the specimen collection.
c. Place the specimen in a clean urinalysis container.
d. Collect the specimen after the initial stream of urine has passed.
D
To collect a clean-voided specimen, the nurse should collect the specimen (30 to 60 mL) after the initial stream of urine has passed.
Nonsterile gloves are adequate in this instance.
Fluids are encouraged so the client will be more likely to be able to void.
The specimen should be collected in a sterile container and then placed into a plastic specimen bag.
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