Which of these statements about obtaining a clean-catch urine specimen is TRUE?
a. It is a sterile procedure.
b. Only the first portion of the voiding stream is saved.
c. The client cleanses him- or herself first and places a sterile collection cup after voiding is initiated.
d. Only the end portion of the voiding stream is saved.
C
During the collection of a clean-catch urine specimen, the client should be instructed to cleanse the meatus first, initiate voiding, and then place the sterile collection container in the urine stream.
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