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mspears3 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse obtains a specimen from the client's wound. Which items will the nurse include when documenting this procedure in the medical record?

Select all that apply.
1. Source of specimen
2. Type of culture obtained
3. Appearance of wound
4. Dispersal of the specimen
5. Microorganism causing infection

Question 2

How does the procedure change when a nurse collects a midstream urine specimen from a woman versus a man?

1. Women should be taught to begin their stream before collecting the specimen.
2. Women would be provided with three antimicrobial wipes, whereas men would be provided with only one or two.
3. Men should be taught not to touch the inside of the collection container or the lid.
4. Men should be taught to fill the container no more than one-half to one-third full.

olderstudent · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4

The nurse would document the source of the specimen, whether aerobic or anaerobic culture was obtained, appearance of wound, and what was done with the specimen. The microorganism is unknown, or there would be no need for a culture.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2