While the Nurse Tries to Obtain a Sputum Specimen from the Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

While the nurse tries to obtain a sputum specimen from the patient who has pneumonia, the patient becomes short of breath, and the respiratory rate increases.Which intervention does the nurse implement next?

• A) Completes the sputum collection quickly
• B) Clears the patient's airway with suctioning
• C) Provides prescribed supplemental oxygen
• D) Instructs the patient to lie flat and breathe deeply

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