[Solved]: Which of the following is the most appropriate…

Which of the following is the most appropriate method to obtain a sputum specimen? Multiple Choice Rub the side and back of the tongue with an applicator Push down the tongue and swab it with a culturette Have the patient cough deeply and expel the material into a sterile container Aspirate the posterior pharynx with a bulb syringe Have the patient gargle with saline and expel the liquid onto an agar plate