Question: When preparing a client to collect a sputum specimen, it would be essential for the nurse to explain which of the following aspects of the procedure?
A. Breathe deeply followed by coughing up sputum
B. Avoid mouth care prior to collecting the specimen
C. Collect the specimen before bedtime
D. Restrict fluids prior to expectorating sputum
A. Breathe deeply followed by coughing up sputum
B. Avoid mouth care prior to collecting the specimen
C. Collect the specimen before bedtime
D. Restrict fluids prior to expectorating sputum
Answer: A. Breathe deeply followed by coughing up sputum
Breathing deeply should be followed by coughing up sputum in the collection
process of a sputum specimen. Mouth care should be offered prior to collecting a sputum
specimen.
The specimen should be collected in the morning and fluids encouraged before
coughing up the specimen.
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