A Patient with a Respiratory Bacterial Infection Asks Why a Sputum

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient with a respiratory bacterial infection asks why a sputum sample is being collected before starting antibacterial drug therapy.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Drug therapy for lung infections works better when less sputum is present."
• B) "A sputum sample will help us determine what drug will work best against your infection."
• C) "The lab will be able to determine which drug will treat your infection without harming your normal tissues."
• D) "The dosage of your antibacterial drug is determined by the organism that is causing your infection."

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