How Should Specimen Collection Instructions Be Given to the Patient

question 38

Multiple Choice

How should specimen collection instructions be given to the patient to ensure collection of a good specimen for culture?

• A)Verbally
• B)Verbally, in many different languages
• C)Verbally and written in English
• D)Written, using simple language (in several languages) and pictures to help the patient understand the procedure as it is verbally explained

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