Collecting a urine specimen

The nurse is instructing a client in proper technique for collecting a midstream urine sample. The client reports having voided only a short while ago and is concerned there may not be a sufficient volume of urine. Which amount of urine would the nurse instruct the client is necessary for testing to be performed?

Approximately 1.5 tablespoons (10 to 20 mL)

The nurse is explaining the procedure for collecting a midstream urine specimen to a female client capable of performing the procedure without assistance. How should the nurse instruct the client to cleanse the perineal area prior to collecting the sample?

Clean each side of the urinary meatus then cleanse over it.

The nurse is reviewing a urinalysis laboratory report of a client. The nurse notes there are nitrates and white blood cells present in the urine. Based on these results, what intervention(s) would be necessary?

Prepare to obtain a urine culture., Prepare to obtain a specimen by catheterization., Notify the health care provider.

The nurse is teaching a client how to collect a midstream urine sample. After the client has cleaned the perineal area or penis, what instruction would the nurse give to the client?

Void a small amount of urine into the toilet, bedpan, or commode prior to collecting the sample.

The nurse has placed a urine collection bag on an infant. How often should the nurse check the bag to see if the infant has voided?

every 15 minutes