The nurse is collecting a urine specimen for culture from a patient with an indwelling catheter. Which technique is correct?

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ADisconnect the catheter from the drainage tubing to collect urine
BClamp tubing then aspirate urine from the sampling port using sterile technique
CCollect urine from the drainage bag
DUse a clean catch midstream technique

✓ Correct answer: B. Clamp tubing then aspirate urine from the sampling port using sterile technique Aspirating from the designated sampling port after clamping for 20-30 minutes with sterile syringe technique prevents introduction of organisms from the bag.

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