A Patient Is Unable to Obtain a Sputum Specimen by Coughing

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient is unable to obtain a sputum specimen by coughing and expectorating.What is the best way for the nurse to collect this specimen?

• A)Ask the patient to spit.
• B)Direct the patient to turn,cough,and breathe deeply.
• C)Perform tracheal suctioning.
• D)Perform a bronchoscopy.

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