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Question 28 (1 point) The nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient and notices urethral drainage. When collecting urethral discharge for microscopic examination and culture, the nurse should: Ask the patient to urinate into a sterile cup. Ask the patient to obtain a specimen of semen Insert a cotton-tipped applicator into the urethra. Compress the glans between the examiner's thumb and forefinger, and collect any discharge.

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* When collecting urethral discharge for microscopic examination and culture

   the nurse should Compress the gland between the examiners thumb and

   forefinger and collect any discharge.