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ec501234

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Prior to obtaining a stool specimen for occult blood, the patient should receive which of the following instructions by the nurse?
 
  a. Avoid red-colored gelatin for 3 days. c. Eat no meats for 3 days.
  b. Eat fish for 3 days. d. Avoid red-colored beverages for 3 days.

Question 2

Which statement best describes preventive health care?
 
  1. It provides people with tools and knowledge to take control of their own health.
  2. It is the process of enabling people to be responsible for improving their health and in keeping its personal meaning.
  3. It encompasses educational techniques to help people take control of their lives and their health.
  4. It is the recognition of the risk for disease and actions taken to reduce that risk.



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Answer to Question 1

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The patient should be placed on a 3-day diet free of meat, poultry, and fish to decrease the possibility of a false-positive test. Fresh fruits and vegetables, such as melons, turnips, horseradish and others, can also cause a false positive.

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ec501234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


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Gracias!

 

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