Which Nursing Actions Are Acceptable When Collecting a Urine Specimen

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which nursing actions are acceptable when collecting a urine specimen?

• A) Growing urine cultures for up to 12 hours
• B) Labeling all specimens with date, time, and initials
• C) Wearing gown, gloves, and mask for all specimen handling
• D) Allowing the patient adequate time and privacy to void
• E) Squeezing urine from diapers into a urine specimen cup
• F) Transporting specimens to the laboratory in a timely fashion
• G) Placing a plastic bag over the child's urethra to catch urine

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