The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a client who complains of a sore throat and stuffy nose. The nurse notes a red inflamed throat and slight fever and suspects the client has strep throat
Which of the following tests would be ordered to confirm this diagnosis? A) Bronchoalveolar lavage
B) Pulmonary function test
C) Throat culture
D) Sputum specimen
C
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A throat culture may be done within a matter of hours to rule out the presence of streptococci. The pulmonary function test (PFT) measures how much air a client inhales (inspiration) and exhales (expiration) in one breath and assesses the client's general respiratory status. Bronchoalveolar lavage is most often used to diagnose pulmonary tuberculosis. Sputum specimens help determine the presence of organisms or blood in a person's sputum.
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