The patient has been admitted to an acute care unit with a diagnosis of obstructive jaundice. Which of the following best describes the appearance that the nurse should expect this patient's feces to have?
a. Bloody
b. Pus-filled
c. Black and tarry
d. White or clay-coloured
D
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A Bloody feces are not an indication of biliary disease.
B Pus-filled feces indicate infection.
C Black or tarry feces may indicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding or iron ingestion.
D Stool that is white or clay-coloured indicates an absence of bile, such as in patients with obstructive jaundice.
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