A Patient Is Upset to Learn That an Occult Blood

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient is upset to learn that an occult blood test of a stool specimen was positive for blood.What should the nurse assess in this patient to determine if the results were falsely positive? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Ingestion of fish
• B) Use of aspirin or NSAIDs
• C) Recent intake of whole milk and cheese
• D) Ingestion of red meat three days before the test
• E) Recent dental procedure causing bleeding gums

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