The nurse determines that a client’s fecal elimination is pale in colo

The nurse determines that a client’s fecal elimination is pale in color. This finding supports which client behavior obtained during the health history?

1. The client rarely eats animal protein, and ingests milk and cheese at several meals each day.
2. The client rarely eats fruits or vegetables.
3. The client uses laxatives routinely.
4. The client drinks 8 to 10 8-ounce glasses of water each day.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Stool that is pale in color is seen in those who ingest a diet high in milk and milk products and low in meat.
Rationale 2: Eating a diet low in fruits and vegetables will not produce pale stool.
Rationale 3: Using laxatives routinely will not produce pale stool.
Rationale 4: Drinking 8 to 10 8-ounce glasses of water each day will not produce pale stool.