The nurse needs to send a stool specimen for an infant to the laboratory for analysis. What will the nurse do when obtaining and preparing this specimen? (Select all that apply.)
A) Apply gloves
B) Mix the specimen with some urine
C) Place the specimen in a sterile container
D) Use a tongue blade to obtain the specimen
E) Label the specimen with the patient's name
Question 2
The nurse is reviewing postprocedure care for children with a group of new pediatric nurses. Which statement indicates the most important action that should be done following a procedure on a child?
A) Remove all the equipment from the treatment room.
B) You should handle contaminated linens by following the facility policies.
C) Even if there are caregivers and family with the child, check the side rails and the height of the bed.
D) Documentation of the procedure and the response of the child should be done as soon as the procedure is completed.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
Measuring the Weight and Length of an Infant
Instruct the patient to use an applicator to apply a small amount of stool in the appropriate boxes ...
Laboratory Requisition Information
Single-serve cups of infant formula
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