A Patient with Pneumonia Is Having Difficulty Raising Secretions for a Sputum

question 60

Multiple Choice

A patient with pneumonia is having difficulty raising secretions for a sputum culture.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Administer a bronchodilator.
• B) Suction the patient to obtain a specimen.
• C) Encourage the patient to take deep breaths.
• D) Obtain the specimen with a cotton-tipped swab.

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