A Patient Calls the Clinic to Report a New Onset

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient calls the clinic to report a new onset of severe diarrhea. The nurse anticipates that the patient will need to

• A)collect a stool specimen.
• B)prepare for colonoscopy.
• C)schedule a barium enema.
• D)have blood cultures drawn.

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Definitions:

Involuntary Processes

Physical or mental processes that occur without conscious control, such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion.

Medulla

A section of the brain stem responsible for regulating vital functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Gonads

Are the primary reproductive organs in animals, including testes in males and ovaries in females, responsible for producing gametes and hormones.

Pubic Hair

Terminal body hair that becomes more prominent during and after puberty, typically found in the genital area.