A clinic patient has described recent dark-colored stools;the nurse recognizes the need for fecal occult blood testing (FOBT). What aspect of the patient's current health status would contraindicate FOBT?
A) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
B) Peptic ulcers
C) Hemorrhoids
D) Recurrent nausea and vomiting
Ans: C
Feedback:
FOBT should not be performed when there is hemorrhoidal bleeding. GERD, peptic ulcers and nausea and vomiting do not contraindicate the use of FOBT as a diagnostic tool.
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