Which characteristics would the nurse expect in the stool of a child with cystic fibrosis?
A) Clay-colored stools
B) Large foul-smelling stools
C) Black tarry stools
D) Thin pencil-like stools
B) Large foul-smelling stools
Explanation: A) Clay colored stools may indicate liver disease.
B) The lack of pancreatic enzymes in children with cystic fibrosis results in large, foul-smelling stools that float because of their high fat content.
C) Black tarry stools may occur with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
D) An obstruction in the colon, such as from a tumor, may cause thin, pencil-like stools.
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