During an assessment, the nurse notes that a client's stool is ...

[Marty]

During an assessment, the nurse notes that a client's stool is black. Which medication should the nurse consider as causing this client's change in stool color?
 
  1. Iron
  2. Aspirin
  3. Antacids
  4. Antibiotics
  5. Pepto-Bismol

Question 2

The nurse is discussing different types of ostomy appliances with a client with a new ostomy. During this discussion, the nurse should keep in mind that an ostomy appliance should
 
  1. be changed daily.
  2. protect the skin.
  3. collect stool.
  4. control odor.
  5. be open, so the client can empty it sporadically throughout the day.

[duke02]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5

Rationale 1: Iron salts lead to black stool because of the oxidation of the iron.

Rationale 2: Any drug that causes gastrointestinal bleeding, such as aspirin, can cause the stool to be black.

Rationale 3: Antacids can cause a whitish discoloration or white specks in the stool.

Rationale 4: Antibiotics may cause a gray-green discoloration of the stool.

Rationale 5: Pepto-Bismol causes stools to be black.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4
Rationale: An ostomy appliance does not need to be changed daily.

[Marty]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[debra928]

Great answer, keep it coming