Which of the following approaches describes the correct technique for the nurse to obtain a urine specimen from a patient who has an indwelling foley catheter?
A) Empty the contents of the drainage bag, wait 10 minutes, and take a specimen of urine from the drainage bag.
B) Clamp the drainage tube below the port and using a sterile needle, aspirate a specimen of urine via the port.
C) Swab the tubing where the catheter connects to the drainage bag with Betadine, disconnect the tubing, and collect a specimen of urine directly from the catheter.
D) Take a random specimen of urine from the drainage bag.
