Sherpath—IBD
Which assessment findings would the nurse expect to find for a patient with diagnosed
Crohn's disease that has developed complications outside the gastrointestinal (GI)
tract? - answer-joint pain
-red patches on legs
-eye redness & itching
The laboratory results of a patient with ulcerative colitis (UC) indicate anemia. The
nurse determines that which factor is most likely responsible for this laboratory finding?
- answer-blood loss
The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Which assessment finding warrants immediate health care provider notification? -
answerPotassium level 2.6 mEq/L
The nurse is caring for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who reports
frequent diarrhea, nausea, poor appetite, and a weight lost 10 pounds in the last 2
weeks. The nurse notes pallor, poor skin turgor, mild peripheral edema, and dry mucus
membranes. Which actions would be a priority for the nurse to take? - answer-Calculate
intake and output
-Infuse intravenous (IV) albumin
-Administer intravenous (IV) fluid
The nurse is caring for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who reports
frequent diarrhea and vomiting and a pain level of 8/10. The nurse notes poor skin
turgor, dry mucus membranes, and abdominal tenderness to palpation. Which provider
order would the nurse implement first? - answerAdminister pain medication
Which risk factors will the nurse include when planning to teach a group of teenagers
about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? - answer-stress
-high-fat diet
-cigarette smoking
Which is the rationale for the nurse to instruct the patient with inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD) who is receiving antibiotics to eat yogurt daily? - answerTo prevent the
occurrence of Clostridium difficile infection
A patient with Crohn's disease reports passing stool when urinating. Which surgical
treatment would the nurse anticipate? - answerFistula repair
Which assessment findings would the nurse expect to find for a patient with diagnosed
Crohn's disease that has developed complications outside the gastrointestinal (GI)
tract? - answer-joint pain
-red patches on legs
-eye redness & itching
The laboratory results of a patient with ulcerative colitis (UC) indicate anemia. The
nurse determines that which factor is most likely responsible for this laboratory finding?
- answer-blood loss
The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Which assessment finding warrants immediate health care provider notification? -
answerPotassium level 2.6 mEq/L
The nurse is caring for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who reports
frequent diarrhea, nausea, poor appetite, and a weight lost 10 pounds in the last 2
weeks. The nurse notes pallor, poor skin turgor, mild peripheral edema, and dry mucus
membranes. Which actions would be a priority for the nurse to take? - answer-Calculate
intake and output
-Infuse intravenous (IV) albumin
-Administer intravenous (IV) fluid
The nurse is caring for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who reports
frequent diarrhea and vomiting and a pain level of 8/10. The nurse notes poor skin
turgor, dry mucus membranes, and abdominal tenderness to palpation. Which provider
order would the nurse implement first? - answerAdminister pain medication
Which risk factors will the nurse include when planning to teach a group of teenagers
about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? - answer-stress
-high-fat diet
-cigarette smoking
Which is the rationale for the nurse to instruct the patient with inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD) who is receiving antibiotics to eat yogurt daily? - answerTo prevent the
occurrence of Clostridium difficile infection
A patient with Crohn's disease reports passing stool when urinating. Which surgical
treatment would the nurse anticipate? - answerFistula repair
