Asked by Kaitlynn Garcia on May 07, 2024
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The nurse is instructing a patient about performing home testing for fecal occult blood.The nurse should explain that ingestion of which substance may cause a false-negative fecal occult blood test?
A) Vitamin D
B) Iron
C) Vitamin C
D) Thiamine
Fecal Occult Blood
The presence of blood in the feces that is not visible to the naked eye, often a sign of gastrointestinal diseases.
False-negative
A test result that incorrectly indicates the absence of a condition or disease when it is actually present.
- Understand the effects of diet, medication, and lifestyle choices on bowel health and function.
- Understand the procedures and interventions for bowel elimination issues, including stool testing and colostomy care.
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Garima BajajMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Ingestion of vitamin C can produce a false-negative fecal occult blood test; ingestion of vitamin D,iron,and thiamine does not.Iron can lead to a false-positive result.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the effects of diet, medication, and lifestyle choices on bowel health and function.
- Understand the procedures and interventions for bowel elimination issues, including stool testing and colostomy care.
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