A client presents to the family practice clinic reporting a week of watery,somewhat bloody diarrhea.The nurse assists the client to obtain a stool sample.What action by the nurse is most important?

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To avoid possible exposure to infectious agents,the nurse dons gloves prior to handling any bodily secretions.Recent exposure to illness is not related to collecting a stool sample.The nurse can visually inspect the stool for food particles,but it still needs analysis in the laboratory.The container should be dated and timed,but safety for the staff and other clients comes first.

A Client Presents to the Family Practice Clinic Reporting a Week