The health care provider suspects the postoperative client has an infection,but is not sure of the source,and orders sputum,wound,urine,and nasal cultures.Which of these cultures would be best collected when the client wakes in the morning?

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Sputum cultures are best collected in the morning because overnight accumulation of respiratory secretions provides a more concentrated sample, which can improve the accuracy of the culture in identifying any infection present.

The Health Care Provider Suspects the Postoperative Client Has an Infection,but