The nurse is instructing a female client how to collect a urine specimen. What should the nurse tell the client about obtaining the specimen? a. Start urinating in the cup and then finish urinating in the toilet.b. With the enclosed towelettes, wipe your labia from front to back before collecting the specimen.c. If you can't fill the cup then leave it on the toilet and use it again when you void next time.d. When you finish, leave the cup on the back of the toilet and when the aide makes rounds, she'll get it.

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1. The nurse is instructing a female client how to collect a urine specimen. What should the nurse tell the client about obtaining the specimen?

a. Start urinating in the cup and then finish urinating in the toilet.

b. With the enclosed towelettes, wipe your labia from front to back before collecting the specimen.

c. If you can't fill the cup then leave it on the toilet and use it again when you void next time.

d. When you finish, leave the cup on the back of the toilet and when the aide makes rounds, she'll get it.