The Nurse Is Assisting a Client in Obtaining a Sputum

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting a client in obtaining a sputum specimen.After a deep cough,the client produces approximately 1/2 tsp of sputum.Which is the nurse's next action?

• A)Assist the client to cough again and produce more sputum.
• B)Send the specimen to the lab.
• C)Allow the client to rest for one hour and then ask the client to cough again.
• D)Ask the client to walk around for 30 minutes and try again to produce sputum.

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Definitions:

ECG

Electrocardiogram, a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect and diagnose various heart conditions.

S-T Segment

A portion of the electrocardiogram (ECG) reading that represents the period between the ventricular depolarization and repolarization, significant in diagnosing myocardial damage.

T Wave

A component of the ECG that represents the repolarization, or recovery, of the ventricles during heartbeats.

Atrioventricular Valves

Valves located between the atria and ventricles of the heart that prevent the backflow of blood during contraction.