Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A charge nurse overhears a newly licensed nurse providing instructions to a female client on the proper steps to collect a midstream urine specimen. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse requires the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Using the provided towelette to cleanse the area by moving in a back-and-forth motion is incorrect and requires intervention. The proper technique for cleansing the area involves using the towelette to wipe from front to back in a single, continuous motion to reduce the risk of introducing bacteria.