A patient is scheduled to have a fecal occult blood test. Before the test, the nurse should instruct the patient to avoid:
A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
B) Acetaminophen
C) Fish
D) Carrots
Ans: A
Feedback: A false-positive occult blood can result from red meats, aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, turnips, and horseradish.
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