RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 367 of 2368

A client is scheduled for a guaiac-based fecal occult blood test. Which statement by the client shows that the teaching was effective?

  1. I will take extra vitamin C supplements before the test
  2. I will take ibuprofen daily for pain before the test
  3. I will avoid red meat for three days before the test
  4. I will skip flushing the toilet before my bowel movement
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Correct answer: I will avoid red meat for three days before the test

Red meat should be avoided for three days because it can cause a false positive. Aspirin, NSAIDs, and high-dose vitamin C also affect results.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Specimen Collection: STOOL SPECIMEN COLLECTION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026