The nurse needs to obtain a sterile urine specimen for culture and sensitivity (C&S)from a patient who has an indwelling catheter.The catheter was placed the night before.What must the nurse do in order to obtain the specimen?

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Clamp drainage tubing with clamp or rubber band for 30 minutes to permit collection of
fresh,sterile urine in catheter tubing rather than draining into bag.
Do not collect a urine specimen for culture tests from a urine drainage bag unless it is the first urine to drain into a new sterile bag.Draw urine into 3-mL syringe (for culture),or draw urine into 20 mL-syringe (for routine urinalysis).Proper volume is needed to perform test.
Do not puncture Silastic,silicone,or plastic catheters.These are not self-sealing.

The Nurse Needs to Obtain a Sterile Urine Specimen for Culture