The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing compromised gastrointestinal function.What assessment data did the nurse use to make this clinical decision?

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Clay-colored stool can be an indicator of compromised gastrointestinal function, as it may suggest a lack of bile in the stool due to obstruction or liver dysfunction. The other options do not necessarily suggest compromised gastrointestinal function.

The Nurse Suspects That a Client Is Experiencing Compromised Gastrointestinal