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1
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Why are sputum cultures obtained?

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to determine the presence of pathogenic bacteria in pts c respiratory infections

2
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What are the two steps done with the sample?

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first gram staining is done to determine gram-positive or gram-negative. Then the sputum is applied to a series of culture plates to determine what type of bacteria

3
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Why is the sputum gram stained and placed on culture plates?

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To determine the type of bacteria involved that way a decision can be made to what type of antibiotic should be used.