During treatment of parasitic infections, the primary health care provider orders daily stool specimens be sent to the lab for examination. Which of the following would the nurse document as part of the client's plan of care? Select all that apply
A) Number of stools produced
B) Odor of stool
C) Consistency of stool
D) Frequency of stool
E) Color of stool
Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
The nurse should record the number, consistency, color, and frequency of stools as part of the client's plan of care. Documenting the odor is not necessary.
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