Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who will be collecting a stool sample for a hemoccult test.The nurse is teaching a client who will be collecting a stool sample for a hemoccult test. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client states:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Rationale: Option D is correct because fully cooked meat won't interfere with the hemoccult test results, as uncooked meat may contain blood that could lead to a false-positive result. Taking a vitamin D pill (A) doesn't affect the test. Taking a laxative (B) may alter stool consistency but isn't necessary. Drinking milk (C) could interfere with the test due to its calcium content. Other choices are irrelevant.