Which instruction should a nurse give to a patient who needs to collect a sputum specimen for culture?
A)Collect the specimen just before bedtime.
B)Keep the container nearby until at least 60 mL is collected.
C)Perform mouth care prior to specimen collection.
D)Restrict fluid for 12 hours prior to specimen collection.

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The patient should perform mouth care prior to specimen collection to decrease contaminants from oral flora.

Which Instruction Should a Nurse Give to a Patient Who