Asked by Brittney Williams on Apr 27, 2024
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To obtain a clean-voided urine specimen from a female patient, what should the nurse teach the patient to do?
A) Cleanse the urethral meatus from the area of most contamination to least.
B) Initiate the first part of the urine stream directly into the collection cup.
C) Drink fluids 5 minutes before collecting the urine specimen.
D) Hold the labia apart while voiding into the specimen cup.
Clean-Voided Urine
A method of collecting urine that helps in minimizing contamination from the external genitalia to ensure a sample is as sterile as possible.
Urethral Meatus
The external opening of the urethra, through which urine exits the body in both males and females.
Specimen Cup
A container used to collect and transport samples of bodily fluids or tissues for laboratory testing.
- Recognize the importance of and methods for obtaining accurate urine specimens for diagnostic purposes.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of and methods for obtaining accurate urine specimens for diagnostic purposes.
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