Title: Discuss how to collect routine urine specimen.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit VIII: Personal Care Skills

Discussion should include

- identifying oneself and explaining the procedure
- providing for privacy
- obtaining a specimen from the bedpan, urinal, or speci-hat
- following safety procedures (e.g., washing hands, wearing gloves, cleaning equipment)
- assisting the resident as needed
- ensuring the specimen cup is half full, closed, and properly labeled.