The nurse evaluates that an expected outcome for analysis of gastric secretions is:
A)inability of the patient to discuss the rationale for the test.
B)negative occult blood.
C)the presence of clumps or clots.
D)the presence of brown,"coffee-ground" secretions.

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An expected outcome after completion of the procedure is the test for occult blood.If frank red blood is observed or coffee-ground materials are seen,report these findings immediately.This is an unexpected finding.

The Nurse Evaluates That an Expected Outcome for Analysis of Gastric