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A Patient Is Unable to Obtain a Sputum Specimen by Coughing

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A patient is unable to obtain a sputum specimen by coughing and expectorating.What is the best way for the nurse to collect this specimen?


A) Ask the patient to spit.
B) Direct the patient to turn,cough,and breathe deeply.
C) Perform tracheal suctioning.
D) Perform a bronchoscopy.

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