Faecal occult blood test is done to detect any occult blood in the blood. it i done to detect colon cancer. this test is done to detect cancer. Bleeding due to cancer or polyps occurs only intermittent and only any one of the sample may show blood.So it is mandatory to collect three stool samples in three consecutive days. Strict diet should be followed before the test as it may change the result.
Why are 3 day test series or 3 consecutive test series strongly recommended for occult blood...
The fecal occult blood test, widely used both in physicians’ offices and at home to screen patients for colon and rectal cancer, examines a patient’s stool sample for blood, a condition indicating that cancer may be present. A recent study funded by the National Cancer Institute found that of 15,000 people tested on an annual basis, 10% were found to have blood in their stools. Only these 10% underwent further testing, including colonoscopy, the insertion of an optical-fiber tube through...
The fecal occult blood test, widely used both in physicians’ offices and at home to screen patients for colon and rectal cancer, examines a patient’s stool sample for blood, a condition indicating that cancer may be present. A recent study funded by the National Cancer Institute found that of 15,000 people tested on an annual basis, 10% were found to have blood in their stools. Only these 10% underwent further testing, including colonoscopy, the insertion of an optical-fiber tube through...
Nursing Skill/Concept Laboratory Test Procedure Name: Stool for Occult Blood Name: Date: Indications (Symptoms Pl. may be displaying) Nursing Interventions Potential Complications Outcomes/Evaluations Patient Education
1. What does a positive occult blood screening indicate? 2. What is the most common food source of vitamin D? 3. In what types of foods/liquids can fiber be found in? 4. You are responsible for conducting patient education in preparation for a three-time stool collection for occult blood. What foods should the patient avoid? 5. In what ways can you help patients feel comfortable about having their weight measured in the office? 6. Describe the steps for administering the...
Write the following method to test whether the array has four consecutive numbers with the same value. public static boolean isConsecutiveFour(int[] values) Write a java test program that prompts the user to enter a series of integers and displays if the series contains four consecutive numbers with the same value. Your program should first prompt the user to enter the input size - i.e., the number of values in the series. Expected results: Enter the number of values: 7 Enter...
For each series indicate by name the test you are using, explain
why the test applies to the series, and clearly show how you are
applying the test.
The types/tests you will need to use are listed here:
Geometric Series, p-Series, Test for Divergence, Integral Test,
(Direct) Comparison Test, Limit Comparison Test
There are six series to test here. Each type/test listed above
will be used EXACTLY ONCE. Be aware that more than one test could
apply to a given...
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