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RN ATI Comprehensive Assessment Exam Retake 2023 V2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting a sputum specimen from a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Obtain the specimen immediately upon the client waking up. This is the correct action because sputum is most concentrated in the morning, making it easier to collect a good sample for testing. Waiting 1 day (
A) can delay treatment. Wearing sterile gloves (
B) is important but not specific to sputum collection. Asking for 15-20mL of sputum (
C) is appropriate, but the timing of collection is crucial.
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