A nurse is to obtain a throat culture from a client.Which of these sequences should the nurse follow before placing the swab in the culture tube?
A)Swab the cheeks and throat completely,and withdraw.
B)Swab the tonsillar area from side to side,and withdraw without touching adjacent structures.
C)Swab the anterior portion of the tongue only.
D)Ask the client to cough;then swab the mouth and throat.

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To obtain a throat culture,the nurse would swab the tonsillar area from side to side,and withdraw without touching adjacent structures.

A Nurse Is to Obtain a Throat Culture from a Client.Which