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Which stool change should be reported right away?
- A.Soft brown stool once a day
- B.Formed stool after a high-fiber meal
- C.Black, tarry stool or blood in the stool
- D.A bowel movement at a usual time
Correct answer
C. Black, tarry stool or blood in the stool
Why
Black tarry stool or visible blood can signal bleeding in the digestive tract and needs prompt reporting. Regular soft brown stool is normal.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Elimination · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-082).