A child needs a breathing treatment and suctioning to produce a sputum specimen.Which is correct?
A) You can give the breathing treatment.
B) An RN or respiratory therapist tells you what breathing treatment to give.
C) The nurse suctions the trachea for the specimen.
D) You can assist by suctioning the trachea.

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The nurse is responsible for suctioning the trachea to obtain a sputum specimen, as it requires specialized skills and training.

A Child Needs a Breathing Treatment and Suctioning to Produce