The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient Whose Stool

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for a patient whose stool sample for ova and parasites was negative.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?

A) "One negative result does not rule out parasitic infection, so repeat testing in 3 days has been ordered."
B) "You can resume taking daily Metamucil again."
C) "Your results are negative, confirming a bacterial cause for your diarrhea."
D) "Please call us back if you continue to experience more than a 10-pound weight loss."