Personal careQuestion 1244 of 1700

Which tool helps you to document the consistency of stool?

  1. The PAINAD scale for pain in dementia
  2. The My Plate guide for healthy food groups
  3. The clock method for blind residents at meals
  4. The Bristol Stool Chart
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Correct answer: The Bristol Stool Chart

This chart is a common way to record how firm or loose stool is.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.8: Assistance With Toileting

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026