In explaining to the patient about obtaining a sputum specimen to diagnose tuberculosis,the nurse explains which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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Sputum specimens for tuberculosis are best obtained in the early morning when secretions have pooled overnight, and three consecutive morning samples are typically required for accurate AFB smear testing.

In Explaining to the Patient About Obtaining a Sputum Specimen