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A client is diagnosed with bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal system. The nurse would expect the client’s stools to be:
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Answer B is correct.
Rationale: Black or tarry stools are associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Normal stools are brown in color, clay-colored stools are associated with biliary obstruction, and green stools are associated with infection or large amounts of bile; therefore, answers A, C, and D are incorrect.
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Answer B is correct.
Rationale: Black or tarry stools are associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Normal stools are brown in color, clay-colored stools are associated with biliary obstruction, and green stools are associated with infection or large amounts of bile; therefore, answers A, C, and D are incorrect.
GI system
When assessing the elderly patient’s GI system, pay special attention to the physiologic changes that accompany aging. Normal changes include diminished mucosal elasticity and reduced GI secretions, which in turn may alter digestion and absorption.
