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The nurse is preparing to obtain a throat culture. Which statement indicates that the nurse has performed this skill before?
1. The nurse allows the client to insert the swab in the mouth.
2. The nurse removes the swab while making sure to touch the sides of the tonsils.
3. The nurse has the client tilt the head back and say "ah" to relax the tongue to avoid the gagging reflex.
4. The nurse asks the client to blow the nose to clear the nasal passageway and then checks with penlight for patency.
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Excellent choice and explanation Slight Smile
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