A nurse is collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Choice A Reason:

"I will rinse the contaminants from a bedpan with hot water." Is incorrect. Rinsing contaminants with hot water might not be sufficient for proper disinfection and could potentially contribute to the spread of infection. Proper disinfection methods involve using appropriate cleaning agents or disinfectants.

Choice B Reason:

"I will double-bag a client's linens each day." Is incorrect. While containing soiled linens is important, double-bagging might not necessarily be a standard practice for managing linens unless there's a specific protocol or contamination issue. It might not be directly related to infection control principles.

Choice C Reason:

"I will wear sterile gloves when bathing a client who is incontinent." Is incorrect. Wearing sterile gloves for routine bathing of an incontinent client is not typically necessary. Using clean gloves or standard precautions would generally be appropriate unless there's a specific medical procedure requiring sterile technique.

Choice D Reason:

"I will use disinfectant to clean the blood pressure cuff after use on a client." Is correct. Using a disinfectant to clean equipment, especially after use on a client, is a key infec

Training the bladder by voiding every 5 hr. is incorrect. For individuals experiencing urinary incontinence, scheduled voiding at regular intervals might be a part of the management plan. However, the specific interval of every 5 hours might not suit everyone, as it depends on individual bladder capacity and function. Scheduled voiding should be tailored to the individual's needs and not solely based on a fixed time frame.

Choice B Reason:

Applying adult diapers at bedtime is incorrect. While using protective garments like adult diapers may manage urinary incontinence during sleep, it doesn't address the underlying issue or provide a solution to improve the condition.

Choice C Reason:

Performing pelvic-muscle exercises is correct. Pelvic floor muscle exercises, also known as Kegel exercises, can help strengthen the muscles that support the bladder and control urine flow. This can potentially improve urinary incontinence by enhancing bladder control.

Choice D Reason:

Drinking citrus juice with meals is incorrect. Citrus juices can irritate the bladder and potentially exacerbate urinary incontinence for some individuals. Advising the consumption of citrus juice might not be beneficial and could worsen symptoms in certain cases.