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awywial

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A client needs to provide a stool specimen for occult blood. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this client?
 
  a. Avoid beets and strawberries for 3 days.
  b. Eat no meats, poultry, or fish for 3 days.
  c. Remain NPO for 12 hours.
  d. Avoid red-colored beverages and gelatin for 3 days.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to collect a specimen from a client for culture. Which of the following should the nurse keep in mind when collecting this specimen?
 
  a. The client should be fasting.
  b. The specimen should be collected early in the morning.
  c. The specimen should be collected before antibiotics are started.
  d. The client should drink a high volume of fluids before the specimen is obtained.


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mk6555

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


awywial

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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