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ec501234

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What is the best technique for obtaining a sterile urine specimen from an indwelling urinary catheter?
 
  a. Use antiseptic wipes to cleanse the meatus prior to obtaining the sample.
  b. Briefly disconnect the catheter from the drainage tube to obtain sample.
  c. Withdraw urine through the port using a needleless access device.
  d. Obtain the urine specimen directly from the collection bag.

Question 2

Which task can the nurse safely delegate to the nursing assistive personnel?
 
  a. Palpating the bladder of a patient who is unable to void
  b. Administering a continuous bladder irrigation
  c. Providing indwelling urinary catheter care
  d. Obtaining the patient's history and physical assessment


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johnharpe

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


ec501234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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