Choose the Nursing Action That Is Most Appropriate for the Collection

Multiple Choice

Choose the nursing action that is most appropriate for the collection of a stool specimen from a 3-year-old child who has had diarrhea for the past 4 days.

A) Use a preservative solution after the specimen is obtained.
B) Store the specimen in the refrigerator until it can be taken to the lab.
C) Place the specimen in a sterile container.
D) Collect an entire stool.