ATI RN
ATI Nurs 105 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool test for guaiac. The nurse understands the purpose of the test is to check the stool for which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Blood. The purpose of a stool guaiac test is to detect the presence of occult (hidden) blood in the stool, which may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding. This test helps in diagnosing conditions such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, or even colorectal cancer.
Choice A (Bacteria) is incorrect as this test does not detect bacteria in the stool.
Choice C (Steatorrhea) is incorrect as this test does not assess for fat malabsorption.
Choice D (Parasites) is incorrect as this test does not identify parasites in the stool.
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