Asked by Tshegofatso Matseba on May 08, 2024
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A patient with a Foley catheter needs a urine sample for culture and sensitivity.What is the appropriate action for the nurse to take?
A) Disconnect the drainage tube from the catheter.
B) Withdraw urine from the closed system drainage bag.
C) Empty contents of the drainage bag into the specimen cup.
D) Attach a sterile syringe to the catheter port to withdraw urine.
Foley Catheter
A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine into a collection bag.
Urine Sample
A sample of urine collected for medical testing to assess the health of the urinary tract and other systems.
Sterile Syringe
A medical tool used to inject substances into or withdraw fluids from the body that has been sterilized to prevent infection.
- Select correct methods for obtaining and handling urine samples.
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sandeep aluruMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The nurse should attach a sterile syringe to the catheter port to withdraw urine.Separating the drainage tube from the catheter breaches sterile technique and can cause introduction of bacteria into the system.Because urine in the drainage bag can rapidly grow bacteria,never take a urine sample from the drainage bag.
Learning Objectives
- Select correct methods for obtaining and handling urine samples.
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