While Inspecting a Patient's Stool, a Nurse Notices a Small

question 25

Multiple Choice

While inspecting a patient's stool, a nurse notices a small amount of black, tarry blood with a distinctive old-blood odor that appears to have been partially digested. The nurse identifies this type of blood as

• A) Melena.
• B) Occult blood.
• C) Frank blood.
• D) Steatorrhea.

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Definitions:

Genetic

Relating to the genes or heredity, and how traits and characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.

Neurologic Disorder

A range of conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, often resulting in functional impairments.

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Birth Defects

Abnormalities present at birth that can cause physical or mental disability, ranging from mild to severe.