Which client statement indicates that teaching by the nurse about testing stool for occult blood is successful?
1. "I apply a very thick smear of stool onto the guaiac slide.".
2. "The electronic meter calculates a reading within minutes.".
3. "It is best if I get two separate samples from the same stool.".
4. "I call my doctor for white paper with stool and developer on it.".
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3. The tester removes more than one sample from the stool specimen for more con-clusive results because occult blood from the gastrointestinal tract is not always equally dispersed through the stool.
1. A thin smear of stool is adequate for testing.
2. An electronic meter is not used for guaiac testing.
4. Stool and developer on white paper indicate lack of occult blood.
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