Which of the following does the nurse use to obtain a sputum specimen from a client without using suction?
1. Instruct client to obtain specimens over 4 hours.
2. Try to obtain a sample immediately after eating.
3. Provide opportunity for rinsing mouth with water.
4. Take a deep breath and expectorate into sterile cup.
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3. The nurse offers clear water for oral rinsing before asking the client to provide a sputum specimen because toothpaste or mouthwash potentially kills pathogens caus-ing infection and skews the culture's results.
1. The nurse instructs the client to produce 5 to 10 ml of sputum and sends the spe-cimen directly to the laboratory before potential degradation.
2. A specimen obtained immediately after a meal is likely to be contaminated with food or saliva.
4. The nurse instructs the client to take three to four deep breaths before expectorat-ing; the series of deep breaths helps to mobilize secretions and increases the chance of obtaining sputum in a sufficient quantity.
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