Question

A client needs to have a fecal occult blood test performed on three consecutive bowel movements. To prepare the client for this test, the nurse provides information about the required dietary restrictions. The nurse knows the teaching has been successful when the client makes which statement?

Answer 1

The client should avoid consuming red meat, raw fruits and vegetables, and vitamin C supplements for the 3 days before the test to ensure accurate results.

Step-by-step explanation:

The client can determine if teaching about dietary restrictions for a fecal occult blood test has been successful if they make the statement, "I will avoid consuming red meat, raw fruits and vegetables, and vitamin C supplements for the 3 days before the test." These dietary restrictions are necessary to prevent false-positive results in the test. Consuming red meat, raw fruits and vegetables, and vitamin C can interfere with the accuracy of the test by causing false-positive results or masking the presence of blood in the stool.