A sputum study has been ordered for a patient who has developed coarse chest crackles and a fever. At what time should the nurse best collect the sample?
A) Immediately after a meal
B) First thing in the morning
C) At bedtime
D) After a period of exercise
Ans: B
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Sputum samples ideally are obtained early in the morning before the patient has had anything to eat or drink.
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