If the Result of Occult Blood Screening Is Positive, the Patient

question 42

Multiple Choice

If the result of occult blood screening is positive, the patient

• A) has a serious condition that demands immediate medical attention.
• B) has tested positive for cancer of the lower intestinal tract.
• C) should have further tests to determine the cause.
• D) has a large amount of blood leaving the body during elimination.

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