A Sputum Specimen Is Ordered on a Patient Diagnosed with Pneumonia.When

question 17

Multiple Choice

A sputum specimen is ordered on a patient diagnosed with pneumonia.When is the best time for the nurse to the attempt to collect this specimen?

• A)At bedtime
• B)After lunch
• C)In the early morning
• D)After breakfast

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