Which Description Correctly Describes the Correct Technique That a Nurse

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which description correctly describes the correct technique that a nurse should use to obtain a throat culture?

• A)Instruct the patient to gargle with saltwater to remove normal oral flora and then obtain the culture by first eliciting a gag reflex and then swabbing the posterior oropharynx.
• B)Rub the swab firmly but gently over the back of the throat and around both tonsils while avoiding contact with the tongue and lips.
• C)Swab only areas where there is evidence of inflammation, exudate, or ulceration.
• D)Tilt the patient's head back and gently swab all surfaces, starting from the tonsils and moving outward to the cheeks and tongue.

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