The nurse performs a guaiac stool test and gets a positive result. Based on this test result, which diagnosis is least expected for this client?
1. Colon cancer
2. Hemorrhoids
3. Bleeding stomach ulcers
4. HIV/AIDS
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Rationale 1: A positive guaiac stool test is indicative of blood in the stool, which could be the result of colon cancer.
Rationale 2: A positive guaiac stool test is indicative of blood in the stool, which could be the result of hemorrhoids.
Rationale 3: A positive guaiac stool test is indicative of blood in the stool, which could be the result of bleeding stomach ulcers.
Rationale 4: A positive guaiac stool test would not indicate the presence of HIV/AIDS, although it could be the result of a complication from the disease.
Global Rationale: A positive guaiac stool test is indicative of blood in the stool, which could be the result of colon cancer, rectal irritation, or bleeding stomach ulcers. It would not indicate the presence of HIV/AIDS, although it could be the result of a complication from the disease.
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