Question

a nurse is collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity for a client who has a urinary tract infection. the client has an indwelling urinary catheter in place. which of the following actions should the nurse take? withdraw the specimen from the drainage bag. cleanse the collection port with soap and water. place the specimen in a clean specimen cup. clamp the tubing below the collection port.

Explanation:

When collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity from a client with an indwelling urinary catheter, withdrawing from the drainage bag can lead to contaminated results as urine in the bag may have been there for a while. Soap and water are not appropriate for cleansing the collection port; antiseptic solution is used. A sterile specimen cup is required, not just a clean one. Clamping the tubing below the collection port allows fresh urine to accumulate above the port, which can then be collected aseptically for an accurate specimen.

Answer:

D. Clamp the tubing below the collection port.