When Testing Stool for Occult Blood,the Nurse Is Aware That

question 32

Multiple Choice

When testing stool for occult blood,the nurse is aware that a false-positive result may occur with:

• A) absent bile pigment.
• B) increased fat content.
• C) increased ingestion of iron medication.
• D) a large amount of red meat within the last 3 days.

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