A client with a suspected lung infection is unable to expectorate sputum into a sample container. What should the nurse do in this situation?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A client with a suspected lung infection is unable to expectorate sputum into a sample container. What should the nurse do in this situation? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Provide a nebulizing device per provider's prescription to induce sputum production

Answer

Suction the client using the nasopharyngeal route

Answer

Encourage the client to increase their fluid intake

Answer

Ask the client to try again in an hour

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