A Client Who Was Recently Diagnosed with Anemia and Rheumatoid

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client who was recently diagnosed with anemia and rheumatoid arthritis reports to the nurse that she has noticed that her stool is black,and she is concerned because there is a history of colon cancer in her family.Which of the following assessment questions is most likely to provide information regarding this client's bowel problem?

• A) "What medications are you currently on?"
• B) "When did you have your last colonoscopy?"
• C) "Does the arthritis severely impair your mobility?"
• D) "Would you like to have the stool tested for occult blood?"

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

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Storage Of Events

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Informational Chunk

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