Sputum Flashcards
1
Q
What is sputum?
A
Mucus that has been coughed up consisting of secretions and other matter from lungs/airway.
2
Q
Why is analysis of sputum important?
A
Enables diagnosis of conditions - TB, pneumonia, lung abscess, lung cancer.
3
Q
What should nurses record about a patients sputum?
A
Colour, amount and consistency.
