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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Definitions:

Commitment

The emotional or psychological attachment an individual feels towards a cause, activity, or institution.

Compliance

The act of conforming to a request, rule, or specification.

Resistance

Opposition to change or the refusal to accept new ideas.

Adherence

The extent to which individuals stick to prescribed guidelines, rules, or treatment plans.