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Which nursing actions will the nurse implement when collecting a urine specimen from a patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Growing urine cultures for up to 12 hours
  b. Labeling all specimens with date, time, and initials
  c. Allowing the patient adequate time and privacy to void
  d. Wearing gown, gloves, and mask for all specimen handling
  e. Transporting specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner
  f. Collecting the specimen from the drainage bag of an indwelling catheter

Question 2

A nurse is providing care to a patient with an indwelling catheter. Which practice indicates the nurse is following guidelines for avoiding catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
 
  a. Drapes the urinary drainage tubing with no dependent loops
  b. Washes the drainage tube toward the meatus with soap and water
  c. Places the urinary drainage bag gently on the floor below the patient
  d. Allows the spigot to touch the receptacle when emptying the drainage bag



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E
All specimens should be labeled appropriately and processed in a timely fashion. Allow patients time and privacy to void. Urine cultures can take up to 48 to 72 hours to develop. Only gloves are necessary to handle a urine specimen. Gown and mask are not needed unless otherwise indicated. Never collect the specimen from the drainage bag of a catheter; obtain the sample from the special sampling port.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Avoid dependent loops in urinary drainage tubing. Prevent the urinary drainage bag from touching or dragging on the floor. When emptying the urinary drainage bag, use a separate measuring receptacle for each patient. Do not let the drainage spigot touch the receptacle. Using a clean washcloth, soap, and water, with your dominant hand wipe in a circular motion along the length of the catheter for about 10 cm (4 inches), starting at the meatus and moving away.





 

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