Which instruction should the nurse give to the client when a stool specimen is to be collected?
1. Defecate in the toilet.
2. Follow sterile technique.
3. Send at least 60 mL of specimen.
4. Void before the specimen is collected.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The client should defecate in a clean bedpan or bedside commode, not the toilet.
Rationale 2: Aseptic technique should be followed, not sterile, because the bowel contains microorganisms.
Rationale 3: The usual amount needed for a specimen is 15 to 30 mL, not 60 mL.
Rationale 4: To avoid contaminating the specimen, the client should void before the specimen is collected.
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