This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A client needs to provide a stool specimen for occult blood. Which of the following should the nurse ... (Read 83 times)

awywial

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 577
on: Jul 22, 2018
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mk6555

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 310
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


awywial

  • Member
  • Posts: 577
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

kthug

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates's recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

One way to reduce acid reflux is to lose two or three pounds. Most people lose weight in the belly area first when they increase exercise, meaning that heartburn can be reduced quickly by this method.

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

Taking a Patient's Blood Pressure Taking a Patient's Blood Pressure
The path of blood flow through the chambers of the left and right side of the heart, including the v The path of blood flow through the chambers of the left and right side of the heart, including the v
Establishing a caring and trusting relationship helps the client come to terms with a terminal illne Establishing a caring and trusting relationship helps the client come to terms with a terminal illne
Structural MRI can be used to provide three-dimensional images of the entire brain. (Courtesy of ... Structural MRI can be used to provide three-dimensional images of the entire brain. (Courtesy of ...
The Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems Blood and lymph are fluids that circulate throughout the body The Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems Blood and lymph are fluids that circulate throughout the body
Red Blood Cells Red Blood Cells
Video: Protein catabolism (Krebs cycle) and Protein anabolism (protein synthesis)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library