Case Information: Mrs. Jackson, 58 years old, has been admitted to a 4 bed room on a medical

unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia.

1. The physician’s orders for Mrs. Jackson include sputum specimen for culture and

sensitivity and acid-fast bacilli(AFB). What is the correct method for the client to collect

the sputum specimen?

A) Rinse mouth with mouthwash and collect specimen after breakfast.

B) Collect specimen in a sterile container at bedtime after deep breathing and coughing.

C) Colle...