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The nurse needs to obtain a urine specimen from a client with an indwelling urinary catheter. What should the nurse do when collecting this specimen?

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1. Withdraw 30 mL of urine for a routine urinalysis.
2. Perform catheter care before obtaining the specimen.
3. Apply sterile gloves before retrieving the urine specimen.
4. Send the specimen immediately or refrigerate it for later pickup.
5. Clamp the drainage tubing for 30 minutes if there is no urine in the catheter.
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Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing

Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing


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Makes perfect sense, appreciate the added explanation too
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You're welcome...
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