A urine specimen is needed to test for the presence of ketones in a client who is diabetic. What should the nurse do when collecting this specimen from a urinary retention catheter?a. Disconnect the catheter and drain the urine into a clean container.b. Clean the drainage valve and remove the urine from the catheter bag.c. Wipe the catheter with alcohol and drain the urine into a sterile test tube. d. Clamp the catheter, cleanse the port, and use a sterile syringe to remove urine.

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1. A urine specimen is needed to test for the presence of ketones in a client who is diabetic. What should the nurse do when collecting this specimen from a urinary retention catheter?

a. Disconnect the catheter and drain the urine into a clean container.

b. Clean the drainage valve and remove the urine from the catheter bag.

c. Wipe the catheter with alcohol and drain the urine into a sterile test tube.

d. Clamp the catheter, cleanse the port, and use a sterile syringe to remove urine.