A Clinic Patient Has Described Recent Dark-Colored Stools; the Nurse

Multiple Choice

A clinic patient has described recent dark-colored stools; the nurse recognizes the need for fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) . What aspect of the patients current health status would contraindicate FOBT?

A) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
B) Peptic ulcers
C) Hemorrhoids
D) Recurrent nausea and vomiting