Which is the appropriate method to obtain a urinalysis specimen for culture and sensitivity from an incontinent female patient?

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The nurse should perform straight catheterization to obtain a clean catch urinalysis from an incontinent female patient.The patient will not be able to provide a midstream or double-voided specimen.Leaving the bedpan under the patient will lead to skin breakdown and contamination of the specimen.

Which Is the Appropriate Method to Obtain a Urinalysis Specimen