When a clean-voided specimen is ordered, the nurse should instruct the client to:
a. clean the area as directed and collect the initial urine voided.
b. clean the area as directed, start to void into the toilet, and collect the urine in the sterile cup after a good flow of urine has been established.
c. clean the area as directed and collect all the urine voided.
d. clean the area as directed, start to void, and collect three samples at different times during the voiding.
ANS: B
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