Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Practice Question

The doctor orders a midstream urine specimen for your client who is an alert, oriented and ambulatory female client. What element should you include in your instructions to this client on the proper manner to collect this specimen?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: For a midstream urine specimen, the perineal area should be cleansed from front to back (inner to outer labia) using a new antiseptic wipe for each stroke to prevent contamination.

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