Anaerobic organisms tend to grow within body cavities. What will the nurse use to collect an anaerobic specimen?
a. Sterile cotton applicator
b. Sterile culture tube
c. Sterile syringe tip
d. Sterile glass rod
ANS: C
To collect an anaerobic specimen deep in a body cavity, the nurse uses a sterile syringe
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