The nurse tells the client suspected of having pneumonia that a sputum specimen is necessary and will be obtained:
1. By drawing blood.
2. In the morning.
3. After lunch.
4. By suctioning the client's nose.
Answer: 2
1. A sputum specimen is necessary for a culture and sensitivity test. Blood cultures may be drawn when the client is also suspected of having septicemia.
2. The culture is usually obtained in the morning, when there is more fluid in the lungs.
3. The concentration of sputum is lower throughout the day because the client is moving and coughing.
4. To obtain an accurate culture, a sputum specimen for the lungs, not from nasal secretions, is necessary.
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