How do you determine the species of an unknown bacterium? You should make a careful investigation of the morphology of the bacterial cells using a microscope to make a firm identification.
You need to quantify the number of bacteria in the same to determine the species.
Identification can only be made based on the patient's signs and symptoms.
You use standard tests and pre-existing knowledge to classify the bacterium.

Critical thinking scenario: sally is providing patient education to an older patient, mrs. campo, who is having difficulty swallowing the large tablets needed for her medical condition. she tells you that two of the tablets have "deep lines" through the tablet and one has a very hard coat. mrs. campo wants to know if there is any way she can make swallowing the medicine easier. what instructions should sally give mrs. campo that will make her swallowing easier?