The nurse is preparing to do a throat culture on a patient with a sore throat. What equipment should the nurse gather?

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To do a throat culture, the nurse should gather a tongue blade to depress the patient's tongue and a culture tube to collect the sample. A spatula and agar plate are used for a different type of culture, and sterile gloves and a sputum cup are not necessary for a throat culture. A scraper and sterile basin are also not appropriate for a throat culture.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Do a Throat Culture on a Patient