A nurse observes mucous in a patient's stool specimen.Which of the following is the most likely cause of this finding?
A)Malignancy
B)Inflammation of the intestinal walls
C)Malabsorption
D)Obstruction

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the intestinal walls can cause the production and presence of mucous in the stool. Malignancy, malabsorption, and obstruction are not commonly associated with the presence of mucous in stool.

A Nurse Observes Mucous in a Patient's Stool Specimen