A nurse collects a clean-catch specimen from a client at a health ...

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A nurse collects a clean-catch specimen from a client at a health care facility. Which of the following statements describes a clean-catch urine sample?
 
  A) A sample of fresh urine collected in a clean container.
  B) A sample of urine collected in a sterile room environment.
  C) A sample of urine collected over a period of 24 hours.
  D) A sample of urine that is considered sterile.

Question 2

A nurse who works in the transition services department of a large hospital has seen increases in the demand for home health. What trend is known to contribute to recent increases in demand for home health care?
 
  A) Increases in the incidence and severity of infections
  B) Increases in immigration and urbanization
  C) Growing numbers of older adults who have chronic diseases
  D) Growing numbers of Americans who have no health insurance

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Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
A clean-catch specimen is a sample of urine that is considered sterile. A clean-catch specimen is preferred to a randomly voided specimen. This method of collection is preferred when a urine specimen is needed during a client's menstrual cycle. A void specimen is a sample of fresh urine collected in a clean container. A catheter specimen is a sample of urine collected in a sterile environment using a catheter. A 24-hour specimen is a sample of urine collected over a 24-hour period.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The number of clients who receive home health care continues to rise. A factor that underlies this phenomenon is the growing number of chronically ill older adults in the population in need of assistance. Lack of health insurance, immigration, and urbanization are not factors that have been noted to increase demand for home health. Acute infections do not normally contribute to demand for home health.

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[Jsherida]

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