Why should patients be asked to rinse their mouth with water before a sputum specimen is collected?
A. to thin the sputum so it can be generated more easily
B. to give the patient the urge to cough
C. to prevent the sputum from sticking to the teeth
D. to minimize bacterial contamination from the mouth
Answer: D
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