In Explaining to the Patient About Obtaining a Sputum Specimen

Multiple Choice

In explaining to the patient about obtaining a sputum specimen to diagnose tuberculosis,the nurse explains which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

A) Specimens are best obtained in the early morning.
B) Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smears require three consecutive morning samples.
C) Bacteria accumulate as secretions pool.
D) Specimens should be obtained at bedtime.