Author Question: A client is prescribed a diagnostic test requiring a 24-hour stool specimen. What should this test ... (Read 107 times)

ishan · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed a diagnostic test requiring a 24-hour stool specimen. What should this test indicate to the nurse?

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.

Question 2

A client asks the nurse, Why do I have to monitor my blood glucose levels? What is an appropriate response from the nurse?

1. Because your doctor ordered it.
2. If I were you, I would monitor the blood glucose when I didn't feel good.
3. Monitoring your blood glucose better enables you to manage your diabetes.
4. You can eat anything you want.

aidanmbrowne · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Because your doctor ordered it is not a good enough reason.
Rationale 2: The nurse should never tell a client what he or she would do; that is only an opinion.
Rationale 3: Blood glucose monitoring improves diabetes management. By testing one's blood, one can change the insulin regimen to maintain a normal glycemic range.
Rationale 4: Eating anything the client wants would give rise to too many episodes of hyperglycemia and make the diabetes harder to control.