The nurse is performing a fecal occult blood test. Which action should the nurse take?

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Abnormal findings such as a positive test (turns blue) should be reported to the provider. A fecal occult blood test is a clean procedure; sterile gloves are not needed. A thin specimen smear is all that is required. The quality control section should be developed after it is determined whether the sample is positive or negative.

The Nurse Is Performing a Fecal Occult Blood Test