The nurse is preparing to collect a specimen from a client for culture. Which of the following should the nurse keep in mind when collecting this specimen?
a. The client should be fasting.
b. The specimen should be collected early in the morning.
c. The specimen should be collected before antibiotics are started.
d. The client should drink a high volume of fluids before the specimen is obtained.
ANS: C
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