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The nurse needs to obtain a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity from a patient. When should the nurse obtain this specimen?
1. before the first dose of antibiotics is administered
2. immediately after the first dose of antibiotic is administered
3. 30 minutes after the first dose of antibiotics is administered
4. during the first dose of antibiotics
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11 years ago
1 -- When collecting a specimen for culture and sensitivity, the nurse should collect the specimen before the first dose of antibiotics is administered to ensure adequate organisms for culture. If the specimen were collected after the first dose of the antibiotic or during the administration of the first dose of the antibiotic, there might not be sufficient microorganisms available for culture.
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