A Patient with a Foley Catheter Needs a Urine Sample

A patient with a Foley catheter needs a urine sample for culture and sensitivity.What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A) Disconnect the drainage tube from the catheter.
B) Open the drainage bag and withdraw urine.
C) Withdraw urine from the closed system drainage bag.
D) Insert a sterile blunt cannula in the catheter port to withdraw urine.

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