The nurse suspects the client at the urgent care center might have a urinary tract infection.Based on this,which type of urine specimen does the nurse prepare to collect from the client?

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A midstream urine specimen is the best choice for suspected urinary tract infection as it is more likely to contain the bacteria causing the infection. A 24-hour urine specimen is used to measure different substances in the urine over a 24-hour period and is not necessary for diagnosing a UTI. Routine and timed urine specimens do not provide as much information as a midstream specimen in regards to UTI diagnosis.

The Nurse Suspects the Client at the Urgent Care Center