What is the best technique for obtaining a sterile urine specimen from an indwelling urinary catheter?

a. Use antiseptic wipes to cleanse the meatus prior to obtaining the sample.
b. Briefly disconnect the catheter from the drainage tube to obtain sample.
c. Withdraw urine through the port using a needleless access device.
d. Obtain the urine specimen directly from the collection bag.


ANS: C

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