A nurse performs a sterile urine specimen collection from an ileal conduit.Which action by the nurse is incorrect and may lead to inaccurate results?
A)Removing the collection pouch prior to obtaining the sample.
B)Inserting the tip of the catheter into the stoma approximately 4 cm (1.5 inches).
C)Obtaining the sample from the collection pouch.
D)Placing towels around the stoma.

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Obtaining a urine sample directly from the collection pouch can lead to inaccurate results because the urine may have been in the pouch for an extended period, leading to contamination and not reflecting the current state of the urinary tract. For accurate results, the sample should be obtained directly from the stoma using aseptic technique.

A Nurse Performs a Sterile Urine Specimen Collection from an Ileal