This section may be photocopied and distributed to families. 1. Tell the child that you need to get some urine. Use the child’s word for urine. 2. If the child is able to obtain the sample of urine, have the child wash her hands. 4. Gather the Equipment needed. 5. Open the urine container, being careful not to touch the inside of the cup or lid. 6. Have the child urinate directly into the cup (or potty hat if more convenient for female). 7. Replace the lid on the cup. 8. Label the cup with the child’s first and last names. 9. Wash your hands with soap and water. Count to 10 while washing, then rinse with clear water and dry with a clean paper or cloth towel. 6. If paper wipes are provided, use these instead of a washcloth; rinsing is not necessary with the wipes. 7. Wash the tip of the penis with a wipe or soap and water. Rinse well if soap is used. If the child is uncircumcised, pull back the foreskin only as far as it will easily go, then wash and rinse the tip of the penis with a clean part of the washcloth. Make sure the foreskin is pushed back toward the tip after cleaning. 8. Have the child begin to urinate in the potty chair or toilet. 10. Have the child begin to urinate into the cup. If he cannot stop the flow of urine, place the urine cup so that you can catch some of the urine. 11. Replace the lid on the cup. 12. Label the cup with the child’s first and last names. 13. Wash your hands with soap and water. Count to 10 while washing, then rinse with clear water and dry with a clean paper or cloth towel.
Wilson & Hockenberry: Wong’s Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition
Patient Teaching Guide
Obtaining a Urine Sample
Routine Urine Sample (Boys and Girls)
Urine Sample for Culture (Boys)
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Wilson & Hockenberry: Wong’s Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition: Patient Teaching Guide
