Author Question: When collecting a stool specimen for a guaiac (occult blood in stool), the nurse should take a ... (Read 55 times)

jazziefee · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When collecting a stool specimen for a guaiac (occult blood in stool), the nurse should take a specimen from _____ different parts of the stool.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing respiratory distress. The physician places an endotracheal tube. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient is:

a. ineffective coping.
b. risk for infection.
c. altered nutrition: less than body requirements.
d. impaired verbal communication.

kmb352 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
two
The selection of different parts of the stool gives a broader testing range of the specimen.

Answer to Question 2

D
Because of the placement of an endotracheal tube, the patient is unable to speak. The nursing diagnosis of impaired verbal communication is most appropriate.