Which of the following techniques is appropriate for the nurse to implement to obtain a clean-voided urine specimen?
A) Apply sterile gloves for the procedure.
B) Restrict fluids before the specimen collection.
C) Place the specimen in a clean urinalysis container.
D) Collect the specimen after the initial stream of urine has passed.

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Collecting the specimen after the initial stream of urine has passed helps to ensure that the specimen is free from contamination with bacteria or other substances from the urethra or genital area. Applying sterile gloves may be necessary for some procedures, but is not required for obtaining a clean-voided urine specimen. Restricting fluids before the specimen collection is not recommended as it can lead to concentrated urine and may affect the accuracy of the results. Placing the specimen in a clean urinalysis container is also important, but does not necessarily guarantee a clean-voided specimen.

Which of the Following Techniques Is Appropriate for the Nurse