The health care provider suspects the postoperative client has an infection, but is not sure of the source, and orders sputum, wound, urine, and nasal cultures. Which of these cultures would be best collected when the client wakes in the morning?
1. Urine
2. Sputum
3. Wound
4. Nasal
Correct Answer: 2
Urine, nasal, and wound cultures can be collected at any time because they are easily accessible to the nurse. Sputum cultures require the client to cough secretions from the lung. Coughing is often most productive in the morning.
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