A nurse is collecting a stool specimen of a patient to screen for parasites. Which of the following is a recommended guideline in this procedure?
A) Collect 1 inch (2.5 cm) of formed stool or 15 to 30mL of liquid stool.
B) If portions of the stool include visible blood, mucus, or pus, discard the stool.
C) If the specimen contains barium or enema solution, document this on the container.
D) Refrigerate the specimen until it can be transported to the laboratory.
A
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a. 2 kcal/g b. 4 kcal/g c. 9 kcal/g d. 12 kcal/g
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A) Measuring vital signs B) Measuring intake and output C) The client's recent eating behaviors D) Identifying current oxygen saturation level