The nurse is trying to obtain urine from a pediatric patient for a urine culture. What is the smallest amount of urine the nurse needs to obtain from a patient for a urine culture?
a. 3 mL
b. 5 mL
c. 10 mL
d. 20 mL
A
The smallest amount required for a urine culture is 3 mL.
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