What Should a Nurse Do When Obtaining a Stool Specimen

question 33

Multiple Choice

What should a nurse do when obtaining a stool specimen to be examined for ova and parasites?

• A) Use an oil retention enema to facilitate collection.
• B) Refrigerate the specimen immediately.
• C) Obtain three different stool specimens on subsequent days.
• D) Check the specimen for the presence of occult blood.

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