The nurse needs to collect a sputum specimen to identify the presence of tuberculosis (TB). Which nursing action(s) is/are indicated for this type of specimen? Select all that apply. 1.Collect the specimen in the evening. 2.Send the specimen immediately to the laboratory. 3.Ask the client to spit into the sputum container. 4.Offer mouth care before and after collection of the sputum specimen. 5.Collect a specimen for 3 consecutive days.

The nurse needs to collect a sputum specimen to identify the presence of tuberculosis (TB). Which nursing action(s) is/are indicated for this type of specimen? Select all that apply.
1.Collect the specimen in the evening.
2.Send the specimen immediately to the laboratory.
3.Ask the client to spit into the sputum container.
4.Offer mouth care before and after collection of the sputum specimen.
5.Collect a specimen for 3 consecutive days.

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