A nurse is assisting with developing the plan of care for a client who requires airborne precautions. Which of the following actions should the nurse suggest?

A. This instruction is incorrect for a 24-hour urine collection. During a 24-hour urine collection, the client should urinate into a designated collection container at the start of the collection period and continue to collect all urine voided over the next 24 hours. The nurse should instruct the client to empty their bladder completely at the end of the 24-hour period into the same container used throughout the collection period. This ensures that all urine produced over the 24 hours is included in the specimen.
B. Discarding the first urine voided at the beginning of the collection period is a common instruction for some types of urine tests, such as for urinary catecholamines or specific timed collections. However, for a 24-hour urine collection, the client should start collecting urine from the very first void and include all subsequent urine produced over the next 24 hours.
C. This instruction is incorrect for a 24-hour urine collection. All urine produced during the 24-hour period should be saved in a single designated collection container. Using separate containers for each void would make it difficult to accurately measure the total volume of urine collected over the specified time frame.

D. Storing the urine collection container at room temperature is generally appropriate for a 24-hour urine collection. This helps maintain the stability of the urine sample and ensures accurate test results. Refrigeration may be required if specified by the healthcare provider for specific tests, but this should be clearly communicated to the client if necessary.

A. Clean gloves should be worn when entering the room of a client with MRSA to prevent contact transmission of the bacteria. Gloves should be put on before any contact with the client or potentially contaminated surfaces and should be removed and disposed of properly after leaving the room.
B. A surgical mask is generally not necessary for routine care of a client with MRSA unless there is a risk of splashes or sprays of bodily fluids. The main mode of transmission for MRSA is contact, so gloves are the primary protective measure.
C. Sterile gloves are typically not required unless performing sterile procedures directly involving the wound or handling sterile equipment. For routine assessment of the client's pulse, clean gloves are sufficient.
D. Protective eyewear is not necessary for routine care such as checking a client's pulse. It is primarily used when there is a risk of splashes or sprays that could potentially reach the eyes.