80. A nurse is preparing to obtain a wound drainage specimen for culture from a client who has a nonhealing burn injury. In what order should the nurse collect this specimen? (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)

Rationale: Apply clean gloves: Wearing clean gloves is the first step to maintain standard precautions and prevent contamination during specimen collection. Swab the wound in a zig-zag manner: This technique ensures that the swab collects cells and fluid from multiple areas of the wound, increasing the likelihood of detecting any microorganisms present. Place the swab in the culture container: Immediately inserting the swab into the sterile container maintains the integrity of the specimen and prevents contamination. Ensure the container is labeled with the date and time of collection: Labeling the specimen is critical for accurate identification and processing by the lab. It must be done after collection to ensure the label reflects the correct time and date.