The Health Care Provider Writes an Order for Bacteriologic Testing

question 24

Multiple Choice

The health care provider writes an order for bacteriologic testing for a patient who has a positive tuberculosis skin test.Which action should the nurse take?

• A) Teach about the reason for the blood tests.
• B) Schedule an appointment for a chest x-ray.
• C) Teach about the need to get sputum specimens for 2 to 3 consecutive days.
• D) Instruct the patient to expectorate three specimens as soon as possible.

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