What would be important to perform in order to obtain a good sputum sample that is to be used to detect the pathogen causing community-acquired pneumonia?
a. Ensure that antibiotic treatment was insti-tuted at least 24 hr earlier.
b. Have patient sit in the semirecumbent po-sition to obtain sample.
c. Have patient spit into sample container.
d. Patient should rinse mouth prior to sample collection.
ANS: D
The RT has an important role in the collection of an appropriate specimen of expectorated spu-tum. Patients should be advised to rid the mouth of contaminating saliva, either by rinsing with water or by spitting, and then to expectorate a specimen from deep within the tracheobronchial tree into a collection container. Prompt transportation to the laboratory is essential and improves the diagnostic yield from culture.
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