Which of These Statements About Obtaining a Urine Specimen in an Infant

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about obtaining a urine specimen in an infant is TRUE?

• A)The skin around the meatus should be cleaned and allowed to dry.
• B)Stroking the abdomen with an alcohol prep and fanning it dry usually initiate urination.
• C)Have the child drink plenty of fluids before asking the child to void.
• D)Specimens for culture and sensitivity can be obtained from the child's diaper.

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