The nurse is assisting a provider with a sterile procedure. During the procedure, the nurse observes the provider lower his right hand holding sterile forceps below his waist. He states, “These forceps are no longer sterile. Could you please obtain another one?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which actions does the nurse take to obtain a sample for culture from the third degree burn wound that appears to be infected? Select all that apply.

The nurse asks a patient to provide a urine sample for a urine culture. When the nurse returns 3 hours later, the patient says the urine sample has been sitting by the bed for the last 2 hours. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?