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What is the minimum amount of liquid stool needed for a routine urinalysis?
What is the minimum amount of liquid stool needed for a routine urinalysis?
What should the nurse advise the client to avoid before a fecal occult blood test?
What should the nurse advise the client to avoid before a fecal occult blood test?
What is the purpose of stool culture and sensitivity test?
What is the purpose of stool culture and sensitivity test?
What does the term 'melena' indicate in stool specimen Fecalysis?
What does the term 'melena' indicate in stool specimen Fecalysis?
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How much formed stool is considered adequate for stool specimen Fecalysis?
How much formed stool is considered adequate for stool specimen Fecalysis?
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What should the client avoid contaminating the stool specimen with during collection?
What should the client avoid contaminating the stool specimen with during collection?
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What should the patient avoid using when collecting a stool specimen for Fecalysis?
What should the patient avoid using when collecting a stool specimen for Fecalysis?
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How much liquid stool is considered adequate for a routine urinalysis?
How much liquid stool is considered adequate for a routine urinalysis?
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What should the nurse advise the client to avoid before a fecal occult blood test?
What should the nurse advise the client to avoid before a fecal occult blood test?
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In which type of specimen collection may the random specimen collection be delegated?
In which type of specimen collection may the random specimen collection be delegated?
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What is the purpose of the stool culture and sensitivity test?
What is the purpose of the stool culture and sensitivity test?
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Which substance should not contaminate the stool specimen during the Fecalysis process?
Which substance should not contaminate the stool specimen during the Fecalysis process?
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What does the term 'Hematochezia' indicate in stool specimen Fecalysis?
What does the term 'Hematochezia' indicate in stool specimen Fecalysis?
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What is the most appropriate container for securing a stool specimen for Fecalysis?
What is the most appropriate container for securing a stool specimen for Fecalysis?
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Study Notes
Fecalysis: Stool Specimen Collection
- A minimum of 1-2 mL of liquid stool is required for a routine urinalysis.
- Clients should avoid taking antacids, vitamin C, or NSAIDs for 3-7 days before a fecal occult blood test.
Stool Culture and Sensitivity Test
- The purpose of a stool culture and sensitivity test is to identify the type of bacteria causing an infection and determine the most effective antibiotic treatment.
Stool Appearance Terminology
- 'Melena' indicates the presence of black, tarry stools in a stool specimen, indicating gastrointestinal bleeding.
- 'Hematochezia' indicates the presence of bright red blood in a stool specimen, indicating lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
Stool Specimen Collection Guidelines
- At least 1-2 teaspoons of formed stool are considered adequate for a stool specimen.
- Clients should avoid contaminating the stool specimen with urine, water, or toilet paper during collection.
- Clients should not use colonic cleansing products, antidiarrheal medications, or laxatives when collecting a stool specimen for Fecalysis.
- The most appropriate container for securing a stool specimen for Fecalysis is a clean, sterile container.
Delegating Specimen Collection
- Random specimen collection may be delegated in certain situations.
Stool Specimen Contamination
- The stool specimen should not be contaminated with water, urine, or other substances during collection.
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Description
Learn the proper procedure for collecting a stool specimen for fecalysis, which involves securing a sterile container, instructing the patient to defecate into a clean, dry bed pan or commode, and avoiding contamination with water, urine, soap, or toilet paper. Understand the significance of melena and hematochezia in relation to upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
