The nurse evaluates that an expected outcome for the analysis of ...

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The nurse evaluates that an expected outcome for the analysis of gastric secretions is:
 
  A. Inability of client to discuss rationale for test
  B. Negative occult blood
  C. The presence of clumps or clots
  D. The presence of brown coffee-ground secretions

Question 2

MC Which one of the following statements is true regarding the collection of a stool specimen?
 
  A. Specimens needed for amoeba or flagellate identification should be refrigerated immediately.
  B. Parasite identification can occur even following a barium enema procedure.
  C. Stool contaminated with urine cannot be used to detect the presence of amoebas.
  D. One specimen is sufficient to determine the presence of trophozoites.

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Answer to Question 1

B
B. Expected outcome following completion of procedure is the test for occult blood is negative.
A. Client will discuss purpose and benefits of testing stool for blood.
C and D. Observe specimen. If frank red blood is observed or coffee-ground materials seen, report these findings immediately.

Answer to Question 2

C

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