In Explaining to the Patient About Obtaining a Sputum Specimen

question 33

Multiple Choice

In explaining to the patient about obtaining a sputum specimen to diagnose tuberculosis,the nurse explains which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Specimens are best obtained in the early morning
• B) Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smears require three consecutive morning samples
• C) Cultures can take up to 8 weeks to yield results
• D) Specimens should be obtained at bedtime

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