The healthcare team suspects that a patient has an intestinal infection. Which action should the nurse take to help confirm the diagnosis?
A) Prepare the patient for an abdominal flat plate.
B) Collect a stool specimen that contains 20 to 30 mL of liquid stool.
C) Administer a laxative to prepare the patient for a colonoscopy.
D) Test the patient's stool by using a fecal occult test.
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