The nurse evaluates that an expected outcome for analysis of gastric secretions is:
a. inability of the patient to discuss the rationale for the test.
b. negative occult blood.
c. the presence of clumps or clots.
d. the presence of brown, "coffee-ground" secretions.
B
An expected outcome after completion of the procedure is the test for occult blood. If frank red blood is observed or coffee-ground materials are seen, report these findings immediately. This is an unexpected finding.
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