What Would Be Important to Perform in Order to Obtain

question 24

Multiple Choice

What would be important to perform in order to obtain a good sputum sample that is to be used to detect the pathogen causing community-acquired pneumonia?

• A) Ensure that antibiotic treatment was instituted at least 24 hr earlier.
• B) Have patient sit in the semirecumbent position to obtain sample.
• C) Have patient spit into sample container.
• D) Patient should rinse mouth prior to sample collection.

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