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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
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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.