The nurse tells the client suspected of having pneumonia that a ...

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The nurse tells the client suspected of having pneumonia that a sputum specimen is necessary and will be obtained:
 
  1. By drawing blood.
  2. In the morning.
  3. After lunch.
  4. By suctioning the client's nose.

Question 2

A client will have a serum Alpha1-antitrypsin drawn in the morning. The nurse should instruct the client to:
 
  1. Exercise before the test.
  2. Take several deep breaths before the blood is drawn.
  3. Not eat or drink anything except water for 8 hours prior to the test.
  4. Void before the test is drawn.

[yasmin]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. A sputum specimen is necessary for a culture and sensitivity test. Blood cultures may be drawn when the client is also suspected of having septicemia.
2. The culture is usually obtained in the morning, when there is more fluid in the lungs.
3. The concentration of sputum is lower throughout the day because the client is moving and coughing.
4. To obtain an accurate culture, a sputum specimen for the lungs, not from nasal secretions, is necessary.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Exercise is not needed prior to the test.
2. Deep breaths will not affect the test.
3. The test requires that the client be n.p.o. except for water for 8 hours prior to the test.
4. Voiding before the test is not necessary.

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