Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false-positive result?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
The client takes ibuprofen for headaches.
Rationale:
🔶 NSAIDs like ibuprofen can cause GI mucosal irritation, leading to small bleeding.
🔶 This bleeding may result in a false-positive fecal occult blood test.
🔶 The client should avoid NSAIDs before and during testing to ensure accuracy.
🔶 Nurses must review medication history when preparing clients for occult blood tests.
🔶 Other causes like hemorrhoids may affect results, but NSAIDs are a common culprit.
🔶 Proper instructions reduce diagnostic errors and unnecessary procedures
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This question is from ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical~2021 which contains 60 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4