A nurse is collecting a urine specimen from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Rationale: A. This is incorrect for a clean-catch (midstream) urine specimen. The initial urine flow contains contaminants from the urethra and surrounding skin. The correct technique is to discard the first portion of urine and collect the midstream specimen to reduce contamination and ensure accurate culture results. B. Urine specimens are considered potentially infectious and must be placed in a properly labeled, sealed biohazard transport bag to prevent exposure to healthcare workers and contamination during transport to the laboratory. This maintains infection control and specimen integrity. C. Gloves should be removed immediately after completing specimen collection and handling, before leaving the client’s environment or touching clean surfaces. Labeling should be done after removing gloves or with hand hygiene performed appropriately to prevent contamination of surfaces and equipment. D. Specimens must be labeled immediately at the point of collection, in the presence of the client, to ensure correct identification and prevent labeling errors. Delayed labeling increases the risk of misidentification and specimen rejection.