A patient who was recently diagnosed with anemia and rheumatoid arthritis reports to the nurse that she has noticed her stool is black, and she is concerned because there is a history of colon cancer in her family
Which of the following assessment questions is most likely to provide information regarding this patient's bowel problem? a. "What medications are you currently taking?"
b. "When did you have your last colonoscopy?"
c. "Does the arthritis severely impair your mobility?"
d. "Would you like to have the stool tested for occult blood?"
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A Ingestion of iron, commonly prescribed for certain types of anemia, causes discoloration of the stool (black).
B The last colonoscopy addresses the history of colon cancer but does not address the most likely cause of black stool in this scenario.
C Arthritis affecting mobility does not address the most likely cause of black stool in this scenario.
D Having stool tested for occult blood may be indicated but does not address the most likely cause of black stool in this scenario.
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