You Are Collecting a Stool Specimen

question 26

Multiple Choice

You are collecting a stool specimen. Which is correct?

• A) Transfer the expelled stool to the specimen container.
• B) Have the person defecate into the specimen container.
• C) Use a tongue blade to transfer about 2 tablespoons of stool to the specimen container.
• D) Ask the person to have a bowel movement at the time specified.

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Definitions:

Hearing Aid

Electronic device designed to improve a person's hearing by making sound audible to a person with hearing loss.

Nonverbal Cues

Communication methods that do not involve speaking, including body language, facial expressions, and gestures.

Allow Time

The act of providing sufficient duration for a particular process, activity, or event to take place without rushing.

AIDET

A communication framework used in healthcare to improve interaction with patients, standing for Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank you.