The nurse tells the nurse aide that she is about to perform a guaiac test on the client’s stool. The nurse aide understands that this is a test to examine:
  1. Bacteria formation.
  2. Hidden blood.
  3. Bright red blood.
  4. Mucus and fat deposits.
Explanation
Answer: B - A Guaiac test or fecal occult blood test detects blood present in the feces that is not visibly apparent.
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