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Mr.Gunstensen is to have a sputum specimen collected for acid-fast bacillus.How would the nurse go about collecting this specimen?
A) Early evening weekly for 3 weeks
B) Early evening specimen daily for 3 days
C) Early morning specimen daily for 3 days
D) Immediately after a warm drink times three specimens
Acid-Fast Bacillus
A type of bacterium that is resistant to decolorization by acids during staining procedures, commonly associated with tuberculosis.
Sputum Specimen
A sample of mucus from the lungs, collected for diagnostic testing, often used to detect infections or other pulmonary conditions.
Early Morning Specimen
A urine sample collected after a night's sleep, used for various diagnostic tests due to its concentration.
- Review and respond to respiratory conditions competently, including pinpointing indicators of complications and the exigency for intervention strategies.
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- Review and respond to respiratory conditions competently, including pinpointing indicators of complications and the exigency for intervention strategies.
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