A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is assigned to obtain a sterile urine culture specimen from a client who has a continuous indwelling urinary catheter. To ensure accurate diagnostic results and reduce the risk of client complications, arrange the following procedural steps in the correct chronological sequence. All steps must be used.
- 1Clamp the drainage tubing just below the collection port for 15 to 30 minutes.
- 2Scrub the catheter aspiration port with an approved antiseptic wipe.
- 3Attach a sterile syringe to the aspiration port and withdraw the required volume of urine.
- 4Transfer the aspirated urine into a sterile specimen container without contaminating the rim.
- 5Unclamp the drainage tubing to restore the free flow of urine.
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The correct sequence is to first clamp the tubing to collect fresh urine, then scrub the port with an antiseptic, aspirate the urine with a sterile syringe, transfer it to a sterile container, and finally unclamp the tubing to prevent bladder distension.
To safely collect a sterile urine specimen from an indwelling catheter, the LPN must first clamp the tubing to allow fresh urine to collect. Once collected, the port must be disinfected to prevent infection. The urine is then aspirated with a sterile syringe and safely transferred to a sterile cup. Finally, unclamping the tubing is critical to prevent bladder distension and associated complications.
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