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?
(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 correct instructions for cleansing the perineum before collecting a clean catch urine specimen include using all the towelettes provided (B), using each towelette once and then discarding it (C), and cleaning the perineal area from front to back (E) to avoid contamination from the anal area.

The Nurse Is Instructing a Female Client on How to Cleanse