The nurse receives an order from the provider to obtain a sterile urine specimen from an eight-month-old infant to rule out a urinary tract infection (UTI), Which is the best way to obtain the sterile urine specimen?

A. A urine collection bag may lead to contamination of the sample, which is not suitable for obtaining a sterile specimen. B. Indwelling Foley catheters are unnecessary for this one-time sample collection and increase the risk of infection. C. Using a straight catheter is the recommended method to obtain a sterile urine sample in infants. It is minimally invasive, and the catheter is removed immediately after collecting the sample to reduce the risk of infection. D. Placing a sterile cotton ball in the diaper may result in contamination and does not provide a truly sterile sample.