Which description correctly describes the correct technique that a nurse should use to obtain a throat culture?
A)Instruct the patient to gargle with saltwater to remove normal oral flora and then obtain the culture by first eliciting a gag reflex and then swabbing the posterior oropharynx.
B)Rub the swab firmly but gently over the back of the throat and around both tonsils while avoiding contact with the tongue and lips.
C)Swab only areas where there is evidence of inflammation, exudate, or ulceration.
D)Tilt the patient's head back and gently swab all surfaces, starting from the tonsils and moving outward to the cheeks and tongue.

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Rubbing the swab firmly but gently over the back of the throat and around both tonsils is the correct technique for obtaining a throat culture. It is important to avoid contact with the tongue and lips to prevent contamination of the culture.

Which Description Correctly Describes the Correct Technique That a Nurse