Chapter 39 Bowel Elimination
A client has been given fecal occult blood test (FOBT) testing supplies. What teaching will the nurse provide about the purpose for this test? -"This will determine what foods you are allergic to that affect digestion and elimination." -"This test gives the healthcare provider a very accurate indication about whether you may have colorectal cancer." -"This test detects heme, an iron compound in blood within the stool." -"This test will help determine whether you have an infectious process in the intestines." - ANSWER-"This test detects heme, an iron compound in blood within the stool." A client scheduled for a colonoscopy is scheduled to receive a hypertonic enema prior
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