Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 24

Stool specimens that appear ribbon-like are indicative of which condition?

A. Bile-duct obstruction

B. Colitis

C. Intestinal constriction

D. Malignancy

Step 1 of 2

Appearance of feces:

• The appearance of feces varies from slender ribbon-like feces, watery consistency and small hard stools etc…

• Watery consistency is associated with diarrhoea.

• Small, hard stools are seen in constipation condition.

• Slender, ribbon like stools indicates block of materials in the intestine (intestinal constriction).

Therefore, the feces which appear ribbon-like indicate the “intestinal constriction”. Hence, the correct answer is option.