Asked by Chané Viljoen on May 14, 2024
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The nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient and notices urethral drainage. What should the nurse do when collecting urethral discharge for microscopic examination and culture?
A) Ask the patient to urinate into a sterile cup.
B) Ask the patient to obtain a specimen of semen.
C) Insert a cotton-tipped applicator into the urethra.
D) Compress the glans between the examiner's thumb and forefinger, and collect any discharge.
Urethral Drainage
The flow of urine from the urethra, which can be normal or associated with a medical condition requiring intervention.
Microscopic Examination
A detailed inspection using a microscope to analyze small or microscopic structures, often used in medical and scientific research.
Cotton-Tipped
A small applicator with a cotton tip used for medical or cosmetic purposes to apply or remove substances gently.
- Understand and properly manage normal and anomalous findings in a genital examination.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand and properly manage normal and anomalous findings in a genital examination.
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