A patient with a severe stomachache visits the health care facility. A parasitic infection is suspected. The nurse would expect to collect which of the following specimens?
A) Stool
B) Blood
C) Urine
D) Saliva
Ans: A
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The nurse should obtain stool samples of patients with suspected parasitic infection. There is no need to obtain samples of blood, urine, or saliva in cases of suspected parasitic infection.
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