While Assessing a Hospitalized Patient Who Is Bedridden, the Nurse

question 6

Multiple Choice

While assessing a hospitalized patient who is bedridden, the nurse notices that the patient has fecal incontinence.The stools are loose and grey-tan in colour, indicating:

• A)Occult blood
• B)Inflammation
• C)Absence of bile pigment
• D)Ingestion of iron preparations

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