Title: The client has been admitted to an acute care unit with a diagnosis of biliary disease. Which of the ... Post by: hannah20082 on Jan 18, 2018 The client has been admitted to an acute care unit with a diagnosis of biliary disease. Which of the following best describes the appearance that the nurse should expect this client's feces to have?
a. Bloody b. Pus-filled c. Black and tarry d. White or clay-coloured Title: The client has been admitted to an acute care unit with a diagnosis of biliary disease. Which of the ... Post by: JR251203 on Jan 18, 2018 D
Stool that is white or clay-coloured indicates an absence of bile. Bloody feces are not an indication of biliary disease. Pus-filled feces indicate infection. Black or tarry feces may indicate upper GI bleeding or iron ingestion. |