The Health Care Provider Writes an Order for Bacteriologic Testing

Multiple Choice

The health care provider writes an order for bacteriologic testing for a patient who has a positive tuberculosis skin test. Which action should the nurse take?

A) Teach about the reason for the blood tests.
B) Schedule an appointment for a chest x-ray.
C) Teach the patient about providing specimens for 3 consecutive days.
D) Instruct the patient to collect several separate sputum specimens today.