Multiple Choice
The patient has come to the emergency department complaining of coughing up bloody sputum.The patient has a 30-year history of smoking and has lost 15 pounds in the last month.What will the nurse expect the sputum specimen to be evaluated for?
A) Culture and sensitivity
B) Acid-fast bacilli (AFB)
C) Cytology
D) Chemical analysis
Correct Answer:
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