A client is being admitted for "hematochezia." The nurse would plan to assess for
a. blood in the stool.
b. blood in the urine.
c. large frothy stools.
d. manifestations of malabsorption.
A
Hematochezia is blood in the stool. Hematuria is blood in the urine. Steatorrhea describes large, frothy stools. Manifestations of malabsorption could include weight loss, anemia, weakness, and fatigue in addition to abnormal stool characteristics.
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