Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse is collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Removing 45 mL with a syringe ensures a sterile sample from the catheter, minimizing contamination. Choice B risks retention and discomfort. Choice C disrupts drainage unnecessarily. Choice D is incorrect as sterile aspiration, not pouring, is required.