SANC Enrolled Nurse Exam Practice Questions - SANC Examination For Enrolled Nurse Staff Nurse (Regulations R.2175 R.171) Exam

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An Enrolled Nurse is collecting a sputum specimen from a patient suspected of having pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Which instruction is most appropriate to ensure an accurate laboratory specimen?

Collect the specimen first thing in the morning after deep coughing from the lungs Collect saliva immediately after the patient eats breakfast Rinse the mouth with antiseptic mouthwash before expectorating into the container Collect a single swallow of throat clearings into a sterile cup

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Collect the specimen first thing in the morning after deep coughing from the lungs

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