Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
As a triage nurse in the ER, you begin the assessment of an elderly patient complaining of bloody diarrhea and severe stomach cramps. You find the patient has a fever of 104oF as well, and is showing signs of dehydration. IV fluids are administered while further analysis of the patient continues.
-Specimen collection from the patient is ordered for microbial analysis in the hospital laboratory.Based upon the patient's symptoms,which of the following is most correct regarding this process?

Question

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
  As a triage nurse in the ER, you begin the assessment of an elderly patient complaining of bloody diarrhea and severe stomach cramps. You find the patient has a fever of 104oF as well, and is showing signs of dehydration. IV fluids are administered while further analysis of the patient continues.
-Specimen collection from the patient is ordered for microbial analysis in the hospital laboratory.Based upon the patient's symptoms,which of the following is most correct regarding this process?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Based on the patient's symptoms of bloody diarrhea and severe stomach cramps, obtaining a stool sample for analysis is the most appropriate and relevant specimen collection process. A clean catch urine sample, cerebrospinal fluid, or throat swab would not provide appropriate information for the patient's current symptoms.

Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question