The nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing diagnostic testing for suspected malabsorption
When taking this patient's health history and performing the physical assessment, the nurse should recognize what finding as most consistent with this diagnosis?
A) Recurrent constipation coupled with weight loss
B) Foul-smelling diarrhea that contains fat
C) Fever accompanied by a rigid, tender abdomen
D) Bloody bowel movements accompanied by fecal incontinence
Ans: B
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The hallmarks of malabsorption syndrome from any cause are diarrhea or frequent, loose, bulky, foul-smelling stools that have increased fat content and are often grayish (steatorrhea). Constipation and bloody bowel movements are not suggestive of malabsorption syndromes. Fever and a tender, rigid abdomen are associated with peritonitis.
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