Which Type of Stool Would the Nurse Assess in a Client

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which type of stool would the nurse assess in a client with an illness that causes the stool to pass through the large intestine quickly?

• A) Hard, formed
• B) Black, tarry
• C) Soft, watery
• D) Dry, odorous

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