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5.​ Hold the urine cup a few inches (or a few centimeters) from the urethra and urinate until the cup is about half full. 6.​ Securely tighten the container lid.

7.​ Label the specimen at the bedside with required data. 8.​ Transport it promptly to the laboratory

For Females : 1.​ Get the proper container for the urine specimen. 2.​ Instruct the client to use one antiseptic wipe for each swipe from front to back and inner to outer labia. 3.​ Keep the labia spread open, urinate a small amount into the toilet bowl, then stop the flow of urine.

4.​ Hold the urine cup a few inches (or a few centimeters) from the urinary meatus and urinate until the cup is about half full. 5.​ Securely tighten the container lid. 6.​ Label the specimen at the bedside with required data. 7.​ Transport it promptly to the laboratory.

Timed Urine Specimen (e.g., 24-Hour Urine)

Collect urine during a specified time period as directed in the doctor's order. Label and transport it to the laboratory after completion. Sputum Specimen Collection ●​ Provide the client with a specimen collection container. ●​ Instruct the client to take a deep breath, cough, and expel sputum into the container, avoiding saliva contamination. ●​ Label and transport the specimen to the laboratory. Throat Culture Collection ●​ Instruct the client to open their mouth widely and stick out their tongue. ●​ Insert a sterile swab into the back of the throat and wipe areas of redness, swelling, or exudate. ●​ Place the swab into a specimen container, tighten the lid, and send it to the laboratory. Nurses also play a crucial role in educating clients about the purpose, preparation, procedures, results, and implications of diagnostic tests, ensuring they understand the importance of these tests for their health.

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