A client calls the clinic and tells the nurse about a new onset of severe and frequent, diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate for this client?
A)Collect a stool specimen.
B)Prepare for colonoscopy.
C)Schedule a barium enema.
D)Have blood cultures drawn.

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Acute diarrhea is usually caused by an infectious process and stool specimens are obtained for culture and examined for parasites or white blood cells. There is no indication that the client needs a colonoscopy, blood cultures, or a barium enema.

A Client Calls the Clinic and Tells the Nurse About