A client who was recently diagnosed with anemia and rheumatoid arthritis reports to the nurse that she has noticed that her stool is black,and she is concerned because there is a history of colon cancer in her family.Which of the following assessment questions is most likely to provide information regarding this client's bowel problem?

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Ingestion of iron,commonly prescribed for certain types of anemia,causes discoloration of the stool (black),nausea,vomiting,constipation (diarrhea is less commonly reported),and abdominal cramps.The remaining options,although focusing on aspects of function that could result in constipation,are not focused on the most likely cause in this scenario.

A Client Who Was Recently Diagnosed with Anemia and Rheumatoid