A nurse assists a patient to collect a sputum specimen.The nurse examines the specimen and determines it is satisfactory for a culture based on the observation that the specimen is:
A)Colorless and runny
B)Light pink and flowing
C)Viscous and light yellow
D)Watery and transparent or clear

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A satisfactory sputum specimen for culture should be thick, viscous, and yellow or green in color, indicating the presence of white blood cells and potential pathogens. A clear and watery specimen is not ideal, as it may indicate inadequate collection or contamination with saliva. A pink color is also not desired, as it may indicate the presence of blood from an unrelated source.

A Nurse Assists a Patient to Collect a Sputum Specimen