The nurse has delegated the collection of a clean catch urine specimen to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).Which statement by the UAT indicates an appropriate understanding of the procedure?

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The UAP should ask the client to cleanse the urethra to avoid contamination of the urine specimen. Option A is incorrect because the client should be instructed to begin urinating into the toilet, stop the flow briefly, and then continue urinating into the container. Option B is incorrect because the use of sterile gloves is not necessary for the collection of a clean catch urine specimen. Option D is incorrect because it is not necessary for the UAP to watch the client obtain the specimen.

The Nurse Has Delegated the Collection of a Clean Catch