A nurse is required to observe the characteristics of stool eliminated by a client as part of routine data collection. The nurse notices a bright red streak in the stool. What is the most likely cause of this observation?
A) Hemorrhage in the stomach
B) Esophageal varices
C) Presence of microorganisms
D) Bleeding in the rectum
D
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A bright red streak in the stool indicates the presence of blood as a result of bleeding in the rectal or anal area. Hemorrhage high up in the gastrointestinal tract, such as in the stomach or esophageal varices, leads to a dark, tarry stool. Presence of microorganisms gives a yellowish or greenish color to the stool.
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