The nurse is to obtain a stool specimen from a client who reported that he is taking iron supplements. The nurse would expect the stool to be which color?
A) Dark brown
B) Green
C) Red
D) Black

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Iron supplements can turn stool black, which is known as "melena." This is a common side effect of iron supplements and is not a cause for concern as long as the client does not have other symptoms such as abdominal pain or blood in the stool.

The Nurse Is to Obtain a Stool Specimen from a Client