The nurse is collecting a urine sample from a retention catheter. What is a correct step in collecting this urine sample?
A) Wash the hands and put gloves on both the hands.
B) Clamp the catheter for 20 minutes before collecting the specimen.
C) Unclamp the catheter just before inserting the needle.
D) Explain the procedure to the client soon after completion.
A
Feedback:
Washing the hands and putting gloves on both the hands is a correct step. It reduces the risk of infection from handling the specimen. Clamping the catheter for less than 15 minutes before collecting the specimen guarantees a fresh specimen. It need not be clamped for 20 minutes. After the procedure, the catheter must be unclamped to allow free urinary flow and to prevent urinary stasis. It should not be unclamped just before inserting the needle. The nurse should explain the procedure to the client before beginning the procedure and not soon after its completion.
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