A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who is going home with a guaiac test.Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further education?

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A positive result does not mean GI bleeding; it could be a false positive from consuming red meat,some raw vegetables,or NSAIDs.Proper patient education is important for viable results.The patient needs to avoid certain foods to rule out a false positive.If the test is positive,the patient will need to repeat the test at least three times.Menses and hemorrhoids can also lead to false positives.

A Nurse Is Providing Discharge Teaching for a Patient Who