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Garrulous

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A guaiac test has been ordered. The nurse knows that this is a test for
 
  a. Bright red blood.
  b. Dark black blood.
  c. Blood that contains mucus.
  d. Blood that cannot be seen.

Question 2

A patient has constipation and hypernatremia. The nurse prepares to administer which type of enema?
 
  a. Oil retention
  b. Carminative
  c. Saline
  d. Tap water



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Answer to Question 1

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Fecal occult blood tests are used to test for blood that may be present in stool that cannot be seen by the naked eye. This is usually indicative of a GI bleed. All other options are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

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Tap water enema would draw fluid into the system and would help flush out excess sodium. Oil retention would not address sodium problems. Carminative enemas are used to provide relief from distention caused by gas. A saline enema would worsen hypernatremia.





 

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