The nurse notes agency policy supports the use of sterile water rinsing as a step in a mid-stream urine collection. What is the rationale for this extra step?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

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The nurse notes agency policy supports the use of sterile water rinsing as a step in a mid-stream urine collection. What is the rationale for this extra step? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

The sterile water rinsing prevents contamination of specimen with the antiseptic solution

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The use of sterile water allows for better infection control

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The sterile water rinse promotes cleansing the perineum

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The sterile water decreases the incidence of  pseudomonas  in the sample

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