To lessen a patient's embarrassment when asked to provide a sample of body excretions, the nurse may provide the patient with proper instructions and allow the patient to:
a. provide the specimen behind a screen.
b. obtain his or her own specimen.
c. return later when he or she is more comfortable.
d. use a CNA for assistance to obtain the specimen.
B
With proper instruction, many patients may obtain their own specimen.
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