After Completing Instructions for Collecting a Sputum Specimen to the Client,the

question 17

Multiple Choice

After completing instructions for collecting a sputum specimen to the client,the nurse observes the client remove the lid of the specimen container and spit into the cup.Which is the nurse's next best action?

• A)Ask the client if the specimen obtained was sputum or saliva.
• B)Explain to the client that the specimen will have to be obtained by suctioning.
• C)Provide the client with a new specimen container and explain again how to obtain the specimen.
• D)Send the specimen to the lab as obtained but label it as saliva.

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