Which one of the following nursing actions is carried out when obtaining a stool specimen for ova and parasites?
A)The specimen should be obtained using a sterile bedpan.
B)Refrigerate the specimen immediately to preserve the parasite.
C)Send specimen immediately (within 30 minutes)to the laboratory.
D)Guaiac is applied to the stool specimen.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When obtaining a stool specimen for ova and parasites, the specimen should be sent immediately (within 30 minutes) to the laboratory in order to prevent any degradation or loss of the parasites. refrigeration may damage or kill the parasites, so it is not the correct answer. Applying guaiac to the stool specimen is a test for occult blood, not for ova and parasites. Using a sterile bedpan is not necessary for obtaining a stool specimen for ova and parasites, as long as the container used is clean and does not contain any substances that could interfere with the test results.

Which One of the Following Nursing Actions Is Carried Out