A client suspected of having strep throat is in the clinic. The nurse is preparing to collect a throat culture, and should instruct the client to:
1. Brush her teeth before the test.
2. Gargle with mouthwash.
3. Drink water before the test.
4. Open her mouth, stick out her tongue, and say "ah."
Answer: 4
1. Brushing the teeth could remove bacteria that need to be identified.
2. Gargling will also wash away bacteria, and will affect test results.
3. Drinking water prior to the test can affect the results of the test.
4. The nurse should ask the client to open her mouth, stick out her tongue, and say "ah" to provide a clear path to the back of the throat to gather the sample.
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