The nurse is providing care for a patient whose stool sample for ova and parasites was negative.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?

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One negative result for ova and parasites does not necessarily mean the absence of parasitic infection, as some parasites have sporadic shedding in the stool. Therefore, repeat testing in 3 days is recommended to increase the sensitivity of the test.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient Whose Stool