The nurse will anticipate inserting a Coudé catheter for which patient?

A. Irrigate the wound with antiseptic, swab over granulation tissue, and replace swab in culture tube:
Antiseptics can kill surface organisms and affect culture results. Saline is preferred for accurate sampling.

B. Irrigate the wound with saline, swab over granulation tissue, and replace swab in culture tube:
Saline irrigation removes surface contaminants, and swabbing granulation tissue provides the best sample of infecting organisms.

C. Irrigate the wound with antiseptic, swab over eschar, and replace swab in culture tube:
Eschar is dead tissue and will not yield accurate infection results. Antiseptic also reduces accuracy.

D. Swab over granulation tissue, replace swab in culture tube, and redress the wound:
Skipping irrigation may allow contamination from surface bacteria, reducing accuracy.

A. Growing urine cultures for up to 12 hours:
Nurses do not grow cultures; lab personnel handle this. The nurse’s role is collection and proper transport of specimens.

B. Labeling all specimens with date, time, and initials:
Correct labeling ensures proper identification and prevents errors in diagnosis and treatment.

C. Allowing the patient adequate time and privacy to void:
Respecting patient privacy encourages accurate specimen collection and maintains dignity.

D. Wearing gown, gloves, and mask for all specimen handling:
Gloves are necessary, but gowns and masks are not required unless splashing or isolation precautions are involved.

E. Transporting specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner:
Delays in transport can lead to contamination or degradation of the sample, affecting test accuracy.

F. Collecting the specimen from the drainage bag of an indwelling catheter:
Urine from the drainage bag is not sterile and is not appropriate for culture. It may yield inaccurate results