Practice Question
A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen from an infant to check for the presence of ova and parasites. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
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Correct Answer:
Place a urine collection device on the infant until the specimen is obtained.
Rationale:
🔷 Collection devices help obtain a pure stool sample for ova and parasite testing, preventing urine contamination.
🔷 Using a urine bag keeps the area clean and separates urine from stool, which is critical for accurate lab analysis.
🔷 Rectal swabs may not provide enough material and can miss parasite eggs present in stool.
🔷 Maintaining the sample in a controlled environment (not room temperature) preserves organism viability for reliable results.
🔷 Proper specimen collection is crucial for diagnosis and guiding correct treatment.
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ATI PN Nursing Care of Children with NGN-2020
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
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