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
Ans: C
About 800 to 1,000 mL of liquid is absorbed daily by the large intestine. When absorption does not occur properly, such as when the waste products pass through the large intestine rapidly, the stool is soft and watery.
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