The nurse is instructing a female client on how to cleanse the perineum before collecting a clean catch urine specimen for culture and sensitivity.What should the nurse instruct this client to do?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
A)Clean the perineal area using a circular motion.
B)Use all towelettes provided.
C)Use each towelette once,and discard.
D)Clean the perineal area from back to front.
E)Clean the perineal area from front to back.

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The nurse should instruct the client to use all towelettes provided, use each towelette once and discard it, and clean the perineal area from front to back to prevent contamination from the anal area.

The Nurse Is Instructing a Female Client on How to Cleanse