Reflection Questions
1
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Why would it not be appropriate to collect a urine sample directly from a Foley bag?
2
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Why should the urine sample be labeled after it is collected instead of before it is collected?
3
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Why should iron supplements be avoided before stool sampling?
4
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Why is it important for a stool sample to be fresh?
5
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Imagine you have a patient who has an order for a sputum sample; however, they have been unable to cough anything up. What strategies could you implement to encourage expectoration?