A nurse is preparing to obtain a sputum specimen from an adult client. Which of the following nursing actions will facilitate obtaining the specimen?
A)Limiting fluid intake prior to collection
B)Having the client take deep breaths
C)Asking the client to spit into the collection container
D)Asking the client to obtain the specimen after eating

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Having the client take deep breaths helps to mobilize secretions from the lungs, making it easier to obtain a sputum specimen.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Obtain a Sputum Specimen from an Adult