Choose the Nursing Action That Is Most Appropriate for the Collection

question 2

Multiple Choice

Choose the nursing action that is most appropriate for the collection of a stool specimen from a 3-year-old child who has had diarrhea for the past 4 days.

• A)Use a preservative solution after the specimen is obtained.
• B)Store the specimen in the refrigerator until it can be taken to the lab.
• C)Place the specimen in a sterile container.
• D)Collect an entire stool.

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