The nurse is teaching a patient about the proper procedure for testing stool for occult blood.The nurse's teaching has been effective if the patient makes which statement?
A) "I apply a very thick smear of stool onto the guaiac slide."
B) "The electronic meter calculates a reading within minutes."
C) "It is best if I get two separate samples from the same stool."
D) "I call my doctor for white paper with stool and developer on it."

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The correct procedure for testing stool for occult blood involves obtaining two separate samples from the same stool to ensure accuracy and reliability of the test results.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About the Proper Procedure