Resulting in blue color change to specimen

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The nurse performs a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) on a client's stool specimen, resulting in blue color change to the specimen. What action should the nurse take? Repeat the test on the client's next bowel movement. Check that the chemical developer is not expired. Document a negative result of the FOBT. Report the positive finding promptly to the care provider.

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