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jjjetplane

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What action should the nurse take after collecting a stool specimen for ova and parasites from a preschool-age child?
 
  A) Refrigerate the specimen.
  B) Add alcohol to the specimen container.
  C) Have the specimen taken to the laboratory immediately.
  D) Discard the specimen if the color is not yellow or green.

Question 2

The nurse is planning to instruct a school-age child on a barium swallow. What should the nurse do before beginning this instruction?
 
  A) Encourage the parents to participate in the teaching.
  B) Contact the lab to find out when the test is scheduled.
  C) Ask the child about ever having a test where something was swallowed.
  D) Check the child's medical record for reports of previous diagnostic tests.



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nguyenhoanhat

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Answer to Question 1

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If a stool specimen is for ova and parasites, do not refrigerate it because refrigeration destroys the organisms to be analyzed. The specimen needs to arrive in the laboratory in less than 1 hour after collection so the parasites can be readily detected. Alcohol should not be added to the specimen container. The color of the stool sample is of no consequence.

Answer to Question 2

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Before moving forward with preparation for a diagnostic test, the nurse needs to determine the child's knowledge about a test or similar tests. Pointing out a child's past experience with similar procedures can lay a foundation for increased cooperation. The parents do not necessarily have to participate in this teaching. Learning the time of the test can be done later. Checking the child's medical record will not help with the child's learning needs at this present time.




jjjetplane

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


amit

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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