The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have fecal occult blood testing. Which instructions does the nurse give to the client?
a. "You must fast for 12 hours before the test."
b. "You will be given a cleansing enema the morning of the test."
c. "You must avoid eating meat for 48 hours before the test."
d. "You will be sedated and will require someone to accompany you home."
C
The client is instructed to avoid meat, aspirin, vitamin C, and anti-inflammatory drugs for 48 hours before the test. The other directions are not accurate for this test.
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