Chapter 30: Bowel Elimination and Care Flashcards

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What is defecation?

A

the elimination of wastes and digested food as feces from the rectum

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What is diarrhea?

A

loose or liquid stool

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3
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What is a Guaiac test?

A

a fecal test determining the presence of occult blood

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