A patient with bronchiectasis has a productive cough. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist be evaluating about the patient's sputum?
1. Color
2. Odor
3. Amount
4. Consistency
a. 3
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 2
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
D
The respiratory therapist should evaluate a patient's sputum for color, odor, amount, consistency, and any other significant factors. This could include time of greater or smaller amounts or a change in consistency after inhaling a mucolytic medication.
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