Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 253 of 2368
A client is preparing for a guaiac-based fecal occult blood test. Which statement shows understanding?
- I will collect only one stool sample for the test
- I will avoid aspirin and NSAIDs for seven days before the test
- I will eat red meat and beets until the test is done
- I will repeat this test only once every five years
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Correct answer: I will avoid aspirin and NSAIDs for seven days before the test
The client avoids aspirin and NSAIDs for seven days and certain foods for three days, and provides samples from three bowel movements.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Elimination: STOOL-BASED TESTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026