Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool guaiac test. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the test. The nurse should respond by stating that the stool guaiac is testing for which of the following findings in the client's feces?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The stool guaiac test detects blood in the feces by reacting with hemoglobin, indicating potential gastrointestinal bleeding.