A Patient Had a Urine Specimen Sent for a Culture

question 55

Multiple Choice

A patient had a urine specimen sent for a culture and sensitivity test.When the patient asks the nurse about the purpose of this test, the nurse's best response is:

• A)"It will tell us if you have a urinary tract infection."
• B)"It will tell us how your kidney, ureters, and bladder are functioning."
• C)"The results will help the physician know which antibiotic to prescribe for you."
• D)"It will tell us about the nitrogen levels in your urine."

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