Problem:
The nurse cares for a client who is believed to have developed TB. The nurse implements which actions when collecting sputum specimen? SATA. 1. Use a suction catheter to obtain a specimen, if needed. 2. Ask client to spit into the sputum container. 3. Offer oral care before collecting the sputum specimen. 4. Send the specimen to lab immediately. 5. Collect the specimen in the evening or before bedtime.