The nurse suspects the client at the urgent care center might have a urinary tract infection. Based on this, which type of urine specimen does the nurse prepare to collect from the client?
1. 24-hour urine specimen
2. Midstream urine specimen
3. Routine urine specimen
4. Timed urine specimen
Correct Answer: 2
Midstream urine specimens are collected to reduce contamination of the specimen so it can be sent for culture and sensitivity. There would be no need for a 24-hour urine specimen, which is generally collected to measure the amount of an agent excreted in the course of the day, such as creatine or sodium. A routine urine specimen does not try to limit bacteria or contaminants, and is often used to test for sugar, protein, and specific gravity. A timed urine specimen is used when a small amount of a substance is being measured, such as the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), which confirms pregnancy.
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