The nurse in the medical unit is caring for a 71-year-old female client.
1400:Admitted from an assisted living residence. Cough with thick yellow sputum and fever for 2 days. Long-term indwelling urinary catheter in place; urine is cloudy with sediment. Alert and oriented. Has taken no antibiotic in the past month. The first dose of the IV antibiotic has not been given.
For each specimen collection step below, click to specify the specimen(s) to which the step applies. Each step may apply to more than 1 specimen.
| Specimen Collection Steps | Blood Culture | Sputum Culture | Urine Culture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collect at least 2 sets. | |||
| Have the client rinse the mouth with water only. | |||
| Label the container in the presence of the client. | |||
| Collect the specimen before the first antibiotic dose. | |||
| Clean the skin with an antiseptic such as chlorhexidine. | |||
| Clean the sampling port and withdraw the specimen with a sterile syringe. |
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