A nurse collects a clean-catch specimen from a client at a health care facility. Which of the following statements describes a clean-catch urine sample?
A) A sample of fresh urine collected in a clean container.
B) A sample of urine collected in a sterile room environment.
C) A sample of urine collected over a period of 24 hours.
D) A sample of urine that is considered sterile.
D
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A clean-catch specimen is a sample of urine that is considered sterile. A clean-catch specimen is preferred to a randomly voided specimen. This method of collection is preferred when a urine specimen is needed during a client's menstrual cycle. A void specimen is a sample of fresh urine collected in a clean container. A catheter specimen is a sample of urine collected in a sterile environment using a catheter. A 24-hour specimen is a sample of urine collected over a 24-hour period.
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