Question

and then answer the questions that tollow to become tamiliar with the traditional NCLEX question format. A triage nurse in the ER begins the assessment of an elderly patient complaining of bloody diarrhea and severe stomach cramps. The patient has a fever of 104°F as well, and is showing signs of dehydration. IV fluids are administered while further workup of the patient continues. Specimen collection from the patient is ordered for microbial analysis in the hospital laboratory. Based upon the patient's symptoms, which of the following samples would the RN expect to be ordered for collection? a) Aseptic collection of sputum b) Clean catch urine sample c) Stool sample d) Aseptic collection of cerebrospinal fluid

Answer 1

Ans:- C

Stool sample,

Based on the symptoms RN will order for the collection of stool sample.

As patient is having bloody diarrhoea, severe stomach cramps and fever 104° and signs of dehydration,, all these signs and symptoms shows that patient May have salmonella or shigella infection and to confirm the diagnosis of these bacteria RN should order the collection of stool sample to culture it in laboratory and to find out the bacteria.