Which nursing actions are acceptable when collecting a urine specimen? (Select all that apply.)
a. Growing urine cultures for up to 12 hours
b. Labeling all specimens with date, time, and initials
c. Wearing gown, gloves, and mask for all specimen handling
d. Allowing the patient adequate time and privacy to void
e. Squeezing urine from diapers into a urine specimen cup
f. Transporting specimens to the laboratory in a timely fashion
g. Placing a plastic bag over the child's urethra to catch urine
ANS: B, D, F, G
All specimens should be labeled appropriately and processed in a timely fashion. Allow patients time and privacy to void. Children may have difficulty voiding; attaching a plastic bag gives the child more time and freedom to void. Urine cultures can take up to 48 hours to develop. Gown, gloves, and mask are not necessary for specimen handling unless otherwise indicated. Urine should not be squeezed from diapers.
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