The nurse is performing an assessment and finds that the client has a non-tarry and black stool. Which of the following subjective data should the nurse document as normal findings consistent with non-tarry black stool?

Client reports taking an iron supplement

Client has dry heaves

The client reports eating red meat prior to the assessment

Client reports loss of appetite

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Iron supplements typically lead to darker stools but may not necessarily present as a non-tarry black stool.
B.   Dry heaves or vomiting could potentially indicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding but not specifically correlate with non-tarry black stool.
C.   Consuming red meat can cause black stools due to its breakdown products, which is a normal finding.
D.   Loss of appetite doesn't directly relate to stool color or consistency.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Loss of subcutaneous fat might contribute to changes in appearance but is not primarily responsible for the decrease in height with aging.
B. Reduced spinal flexibility may contribute to posture changes but doesn’t sufficiently explain the decrease in height.
C. With aging, the intervertebral discs and cartilage between spinal bones wear down, leading to a decrease in height due to changes in the spine's structure.
D. Thickening of intervertebral discs is not a typical occurrence with aging and does not explain the decrease in height.

A. A peritoneal friction rub B. Loud continual humming bowel sounds C. Hypoactive bowel sounds D. Loud gurgling bowel sounds

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A peritoneal friction rub is a grating sound caused by inflamed surfaces of the peritoneum rubbing together.
B. Borborygmi refers to loud, gurgling bowel sounds often heard with increased intestinal motility.
C. Hypoactive bowel sounds are abnormally decreased or absent bowel sounds.
D. Borborygmi describes the normal sounds made by the movement of gas and fluid in the intestines.

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