Which of the Following Specimens Would You Expect the Physician

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following specimens would you expect the physician to order if he or she suspects a patient has tuberculosis?

• A) Stool specimen
• B) Wound specimen
• C) Throat culture specimen
• D) Sputum specimen
• E) Blood specimen

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