The Patient Is Admitted with Generalized Fatigue and a Low

question 49

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with generalized fatigue and a low hemoglobin and hematocrit ( anemia ) .The patient denies vomiting and states that his last bowel movement earlier that day was normal in color and consistency.However,because GI blood loss can be a cause of anemia,the nurse should expect to:

• A) obtain a stool sample for guaiac testing.
• B) chart that the patient reports the presence of melena in his stool.
• C) inspect the patient's next stool for the presence of coffee-ground contents.
• D) obtain guaiac positive stools only if bleeding is current.

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