The Nurse Evaluates That an Expected Outcome for the Analysis

question 50

Multiple Choice

The nurse evaluates that an expected outcome for the analysis of gastric secretions is:

• A) Inability of patient to discuss rationale for test
• B) Negative occult blood
• C) The presence of clumps or clots
• D) The presence of brown, "coffee-ground" secretions

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Definitions:

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, acting as anchors to bind cells together in tissues.

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections between a multitude of animal cell-types that directly connect the cytoplasm of two cells, allowing various molecules, ions, and electrical impulses to directly pass through a regulated gate between cells.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium that play key roles in bodily functions, particularly in nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

Glucose

An essential form of sugar that acts as a significant energy provider in living entities and is a part of various carbohydrates.