The nurse is preparing to collect a throat culture from a client.What client response indicates to the nurse that teaching about this test has not been effective?
A)"I need to hyperextend my neck."
B)"I need to say 'ah.'"
C)"I will need to sit up."
D)"The nurse will use a light."

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The client stating that they need to hyperextend their neck is not a correct response for collecting a throat culture, indicating that teaching on the procedure has not been effective. The correct positioning is a slightly tilted back head and saying "ah" to expose the area for swabbing. Choices B, C, and D are correct statements indicating effective teaching.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Collect a Throat Culture from a Client.What