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A clean-catch midstream urine specimen means the resident should:
- A.Collect the first urine that comes out
- B.Collect urine over a full 24 hours
- C.Collect urine from a bedpan after meals
- D.Begin voiding, then collect the middle part of the stream in the container
Correct answer
D. Begin voiding, then collect the middle part of the stream in the container
Why
For a clean-catch midstream specimen the perineal area is cleaned, the resident starts voiding into the toilet, then collects the middle stream. This reduces contamination from the skin.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Specimens: Urine Collection · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-156).