Asked by Sebouh Halvajian on Jun 14, 2024
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For which patient could the nurse collect a sputum specimen without using a suction catheter?
A) The patient with a newly placed tracheostomy
B) The patient with an endotracheal tube
C) The patient with late-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
D) The patient admitted with chronic bronchitis
Sputum Specimen
A sample of mucus and saliva expelled from the respiratory tract, used for medical testing to diagnose conditions.
Tracheostomy
A medical procedure that involves creating an opening in the neck to place a tube into a person's windpipe to allow air into the lungs.
Endotracheal Tube
A flexible tube inserted through the mouth into the trachea to maintain an open airway, often used during surgery or in patients who require mechanical ventilation.
- Analyze the potency of treatments for respiratory conditions by observing the symptoms and feedback from patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Analyze the potency of treatments for respiratory conditions by observing the symptoms and feedback from patients.
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