A sputum study has been ordered for your patient with breathing problems. The physician is assessing for hypersensitivity states. What would you expect the sputum to show if a hypersensitivity state is present?
A) Eosinophils
B) Malignant cells
C) White blood cells
D) Histamines
Ans: A
Feedback: A sputum specimen also may be obtained to assess for hypersensitivity states (in which there is an increase in eosinophils). In a hypersensitivity state, you would not expect to see malignant cells, white blood cells, or histamines in the sputum.
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