The healthcare team suspects that a patient has an intestinal infection.Which action should the nurse take to help confirm the diagnosis?

A) Prepare the patient for an abdominal flat plate.
B) Collect a stool specimen that contains 20 to 30 mL of liquid stool.
C) Administer a laxative to prepare the patient for a colonoscopy.
D) Test the patient's stool using a fecal occult test.

Intestinal Infection

An infection in the gastrointestinal tract caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.

Abdominal Flat Plate

A type of X-ray imaging typically used to look at the abdominal area and diagnose conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract.

Fecal Occult Test

A screening tool used to detect hidden blood in the stool, often an early sign of colorectal cancer or other conditions.