A patient with bronchiectasis has a productive cough. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist be evaluating about the patient's sputum?
1) Color
2) Odor
3) Amount
4) Consistency
A) 3
B) 3, 4
C) 1, 2
D) 1, 2, 3, 4

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The respiratory therapist should evaluate a patient's sputum for color, odor, amount, consistency, and any other significant factors. This could include time of greater or smaller amounts or a change in consistency after inhaling a mucolytic medication.

A Patient with Bronchiectasis Has a Productive Cough