The nurse is reviewing teaching materials created by a student nurse outlining the procedure to obtain midstream clean catch urine for culture. Which information within this plan needs to be corrected by the nurse?

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In the correct procedure for obtaining a midstream clean catch urine sample, the area should be wiped from front to back, not back to front, to avoid contaminating the urethra with bacteria from the anal area. This is especially important for female patients to reduce the risk of introducing bacteria into the urinary tract.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Teaching Materials Created by a Student