A nurse reviews a patient's laboratory test results from a Gram stain.The nurse understands that this test can provide which information? Select all that apply.
A)The specific bacterium present
B)The acceptability of the specimen for further analysis
C)The presence of genetic mutations
D)The type of potential pathogen
E)The presence of cancer cells

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A Gram stain can help determine if a specimen is suitable for further analysis (B) and identify the type of potential pathogen by distinguishing between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (D).

A Nurse Reviews a Patient's Laboratory Test Results from a Gram