Which instruction should the nurse give to the client when a ...

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Which instruction should the nurse give to the client when a stool specimen is to be collected?
 
  1. Defecate in the toilet.
  2. Follow sterile technique.
  3. Send at least 60 mL of specimen.
  4. Void before the specimen is collected.

Question 2

A doctor's order for a 24-hour stool specimen collection indicates to the nurse that the physician needs to:
 
  1. Analyze the stool for dietary products and digestive secretions.
  2. Detect the presence of bacteria or viruses.
  3. Detect the presence of ova and parasites.
  4. Determine the presence of occult blood.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The client should defecate in a clean bedpan or bedside commode, not the toilet.
Rationale 2: Aseptic technique should be followed, not sterile, because the bowel contains microorganisms.
Rationale 3: The usual amount needed for a specimen is 15 to 30 mL, not 60 mL.
Rationale 4: To avoid contaminating the specimen, the client should void before the specimen is collected.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The nurse needs to collect and send the total quantity of stool expelled at one time instead of a small sample so that the specimen can be analyzed for dietary products and digestive secretions.
Rationale 2: To detect bacteria or viruses only a small amount of stool is needed.
Rationale 3: To detect ova or parasites only a small amount of stool is needed.
Rationale 4: To determine the presence of occult blood, only a small amount of stool is needed.