Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to obtain a guaiac smear sample from a client for fecal occult blood testing. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Urine contaminates fecal occult blood tests, giving false results, so such samples are discarded. Samples are taken from different stool areas, non-sterile gloves suffice, and multiple movements are preferred.