A nurse is preparing to perform a fecal occult blood test of stool specimens for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Ensure that the stool specimen does not contain urine.
Repeat the test three times using the same stool specimen.
Have the client defecate into a bedpan that contains a small amount of water.
Wear sterile gloves when handling the stool specimen
The Correct Answer is A
Rationale:
A. Ensuring that the stool specimen does not contain urine helps to prevent false-positive results, as blood from urine could interfere with the test.
B. Each fecal occult blood test should be performed using a fresh stool specimen to ensure accuracy.
C. Having the client defecate into a bedpan with water is unnecessary and may interfere with the test.
D. Standard precautions, including wearing gloves, are sufficient for handling stool specimens; sterile gloves are not required for this procedure.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. A client who has rubella may be at risk for acquiring varicella from the client with herpes zoster.
B. A client who has had varicella is immune to varicella and is not at risk for acquiring herpes zoster from the client.
C. A client who is HIV-positive may be at risk for acquiring varicella from the client with herpes zoster.
D. A client who has tuberculosis may be at risk for acquiring varicella from the client with herpes zoster.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. A stoma that protrudes slightly from the abdomen is normal after colostomy surgery.
B. A stoma that appears dark in color may indicate compromised blood flow and should be reported to the provider.
C. A stoma that bleeds lightly when touched is normal after colostomy surgery.
D. A stoma that is draining a small amount of liquid stool is normal after colostomy surgery.
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