What should a nurse do when obtaining a stool specimen to be examined for ova and parasites?
a. Use an oil retention enema to facilitate collection
b. Refrigerate the specimen immediately
c. Obtain three different stool specimens on subsequent days
d. Check the specimen for the presence of occult blood
ANS: C
Diagnosing a parasitic infection requires three different stool specimens on subsequent days. Use only normal saline or tap water enemas to prevent alteration of results.
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