When collecting a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity, the nurse demonstrates correct technique for this procedure by which of the following actions?
1. starting prescribed antibiotics one hour prior to specimen collection
2. performing endotracheal suction if the client cannot cough deeply enough to bring up sputum
3. collecting sputum at the end of the day for best results
4. swabbing the back of the throat and placing specimen in a wide-mouth container.
ANS: 2
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