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    This document provides instructions for collecting a sputum specimen from a patient. It outlines 11 steps for the procedure, including preparing the room and gathering supplies, introducing oneself to the patient and explaining the procedure, positioning the patient, instructing them on how to cough up sputum into the collection container, labeling and sending the specimen to the lab, and documenting details. The student's performance of each step is evaluated on a scale of 1 to 4, with 4 being very satisfactory.

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    This document provides instructions for collecting a sputum specimen from a patient. It outlines 11 steps for the procedure, including preparing the room and gathering supplies, introducing oneself to the patient and explaining the procedure, positioning the patient, instructing them on how to cough up sputum into the collection container, labeling and sending the specimen to the lab, and documenting details. The student's performance of each step is evaluated on a scale of 1 to 4, with 4 being very satisfactory.

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    This document provides instructions for collecting a sputum specimen from a patient. It outlines 11 steps for the procedure, including preparing the room and gathering supplies, introducing oneself to the patient and explaining the procedure, positioning the patient, instructing them on how to cough up sputum into the collection container, labeling and sending the specimen to the lab, and documenting details. The student's performance of each step is evaluated on a scale of 1 to 4, with 4 being very satisfactory.

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    Sputum Collection

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    College of Nursing

    Collecting Sputum Specimen


    Instruction: Check on the column as to what level is the performance of the student in the following procedure. Be guided in the
    scoring with the legend below.
    4 Very satisfactory (Performed all the procedures correctly)
    3 Satisfactory (Needs minimal assistance in performing the procedure)
    2 Good (Needs more practice in performing the procedure)
    1 Fair (inappropriate in the performance of the procedure)

    STEP PROCEDURE 4 3 2 1
    1 Check physician’s order
    Comfortable room temperature
    Gather needed equipment :
    - Sterile sputum collection
    - Label for specimen
    - Gloves
    - Tissue/ gauze
    - Laboratory request
    2 Introduces self and verify client’s identity. Explain the procedure, its purpose and how the client can
    cooperate.
    Provides privacy and ask if they prefer to have a family or significant other with them during the
    3 procedure.
    Bring needed equipment at bedside.
    4 Performs hand washing, dry well. Don gloves.
    Instruct client that sputum is to be collected in the early morning (unless physician gives you
    5
    different instructions).
    6 Advise client not to eat, drink, smoke, brush teeth, or use mouthwash before collecting sputum.
    Collect sputum away from other patients. Go to a designated area, outside or open a window while
    7
    you collect patient’s sputum.
    8 Position patient in fowlers/ sitting
    Instruct client to Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few seconds. Breathe out slowly. Take another
    9
    deep breath. Cough hard until sputum comes up in the client’s mouth.
    Spit the sputum into the sample bottle. Do this until there is enough sputum to cover the bottom of
    10
    the bottle. Screw the cap on the sample bottle tightly so it does not leak.
    Properly label the specimen container (name, date, time). Sends to laboratory in time along with the
    11
    requisition form.
    Remove gloves and wash hands. Record the color, consistency, amount, and odor of the sputum and
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    document.

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    Remarks:

    Name and signature of student Name and signature of RD Instructor

    Name / Signature of Student Name / Signature of RD Instructor

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