When Obtaining a Sterile Urine Specimen from an Indwelling Urinary

question 42

Multiple Choice

When obtaining a sterile urine specimen from an indwelling urinary catheter the nurse should:

• A) Disconnect the catheter from the drainage tubing
• B) Withdraw urine from a urinometer
• C) Open the drainage bag and removing urine
• D) Use a needle to withdraw urine from the catheter port

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