Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A client's stool is clay in color. What additional information should the nurse obtain from this client? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,C,E
Rationale
History of alcohol abuse, RUQ pain radiating to the shoulder, and bleeding ulcer may cause clay-colored stool due to liver damage, gallstone obstruction, or gastrointestinal bleeding. Fatty food intolerance suggests gallbladder issues but not directly linked. McBurney's point pain suggests appendicitis.