The primary ICU nurse is performing an initial admission assessment, turns Carl to his side to assess his skin, and notices dark red stool with clots of blood. The nurse asks Minnie when this started; Minnie states "This has been going on for three days, we thought it was from the chemotherapy. It happens regularly, and it's hard for me to keep him clean. What does this mean?"
15. How should the nurse respond to Minnie?
1. "This is a normal side effect of chemotherapy."
2. "Honestly, you should have brought him in sooner."
3. "He has a gastrointestinal bleed; this is pretty serious."
4. "It is concerning, as soon as I finish my assessment, I'll speak with the provider."