Ati Lpn Paediatrics (Nursing Care Of Newborn) Proctored Exam
A nurse is obtaining a sputum sample from a school-age child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale:A) Asking the child to cough deeply can help bring up sputum for sampling.B) Asking the child to clear their throat might not be effective in obtaining a sputum sample.C) Using wall suction can be invasive and unnecessary for obtaining a sputum sample.D) Using a bulb syringe to obtain sputum from the child's mouth might not be effective for obtaining a sputum sample from the lower respiratory tract.
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