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A Patient with a Foley Catheter Needs a Urine Sample

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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.

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