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A patient with a respiratory bacterial infection asks why a sputum sample is being collected before starting antibacterial drug therapy. What is your best response?

a. Drug therapy for lung infections works better when less sputum is present.
b. A sputum sample will help us determine what bacteria is causing your infection.
c. The test will determine whether you already have any damage in your lung tissues.
d. The dosage of your antibacterial drug is determined by the organism that is causing your infection.

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