The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is HIV

The nurse is caring for a patient who is HIV positive admitted with a fever and cough.The physician has ordered sputum culture and cytology.Which of the following statements best explains the reason for these tests to the patient?

A) "It is important to measure the immune response present in your lung tissue."
B) "The tests will help determine if you have pneumonia caused by bacteria or fungi so we can use the right medications."
C) "The test will identify if the cells in the lining of your lungs are functioning properly."
D) "The doctor wants to make sure you don't have Kaposi sarcoma of the lungs."