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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

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The pulmonary physician has ordered a sputum sample and culture but patient is unable to provide a sample. What is a way to induce sputum for collection?

Nebulizer bronchodilator
Nebulizer hypertonic saline
Nebulizer sterile water
None of the above

Explanation

Answer: B - Nebulizer hypertonic saline is a safe, effective way to mobilize secretions for a sputum sample and subsequent culture.

Nebulizer bronchodilation is indicated for bronchospasm relief, and sterile water is used for diluting medication or to reduce an upper airway swelling.

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