Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 422 of 1700
Which stool finding should be reported to the nurse as a possible side effect?
- One soft brown stool each day
- Dark, bloody or tarry stools
- A stool at the same time each morning
- A formed stool after breakfast
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Correct answer: Dark, bloody or tarry stools
Dark, bloody or tarry stools are on the list of side effects to report.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.5: Effects of Prescribed Routine Medications
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026