A hospitalized patient who may have tuberculosis (TB) has an order for a sputum specimen. When will be the best time for the nurse to collect the specimen?
A) After the patient rinses the mouth with mouthwash
B) As soon as the order is received from the health care provider
C) Right after the patient gets up in the morning
D) After the skin test is administered
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