A Patient with a Foley Catheter Needs a Urine Sample

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient with a Foley catheter needs a urine sample for culture and sensitivity.What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

• A) Disconnect the drainage tube from the catheter.
• B) Open the drainage bag and withdraw urine.
• C) Withdraw urine from the closed system drainage bag.
• D) Insert a sterile blunt cannula in the catheter port to withdraw urine.

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