Which disorder is associated with inflammation of the small intestine?
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Crohn disease
Which statement correctly differentiates Crohn's disease from UC?
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Patients with UC may experience hemorrhage.
A parent of a patient with chronic inflammatory bowel disease informs the nurse, "My
son leaks stool while he is sleeping." The nurse teaches the parent necessary steps to
,manage the child's nocturnal stool leakage. Which statement made by the parent
indicates a need for further teaching?
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I should encourage my son to drink more milk.
Which laboratory finding is consistent with UC? (select all that apply)
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Increased C-reactive protein.
Decreased potassium levels.
When teaching a patient who recently began taking sulfasalazine about the drug,
which side effect would the nurse tell the patient is commonly associated with this
medication and should be reported to the health care provider? (select all that apply)
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vomiting
anorexia
headache
A patient is scheduled for discharge after surgery for inflammatory bowel disease with
an ostomy. Which point is most important for the home health nurse to assess in the
patient and the spouse regarding the patient's home care?
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, Ability of the patient and/or spouse to perform ostomy care.
Which parameter would be monitored in a patient with chronic inflammatory bowel
disease? (select all that apply)
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weight loss
skin in the perianal area
physical and emotional rest
color, volume, and consistency of stools
Which medication would a patient with ulcerative colitis who complains of severe
diarrhea with exacerbations be taught to take to flare ups?
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glucocorticoids
Which finding supports the diagnosis of UC in a patient who is experiencing severe
abdominal pain and diarrhea? (select all that apply)
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Presence of melena in the stool.
Intolerance to milk and milk products.
Use of NSAIDs for pain.
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Crohn disease
Which statement correctly differentiates Crohn's disease from UC?
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Patients with UC may experience hemorrhage.
A parent of a patient with chronic inflammatory bowel disease informs the nurse, "My
son leaks stool while he is sleeping." The nurse teaches the parent necessary steps to
,manage the child's nocturnal stool leakage. Which statement made by the parent
indicates a need for further teaching?
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I should encourage my son to drink more milk.
Which laboratory finding is consistent with UC? (select all that apply)
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Increased C-reactive protein.
Decreased potassium levels.
When teaching a patient who recently began taking sulfasalazine about the drug,
which side effect would the nurse tell the patient is commonly associated with this
medication and should be reported to the health care provider? (select all that apply)
Give this one a try later!
vomiting
anorexia
headache
A patient is scheduled for discharge after surgery for inflammatory bowel disease with
an ostomy. Which point is most important for the home health nurse to assess in the
patient and the spouse regarding the patient's home care?
Give this one a try later!
, Ability of the patient and/or spouse to perform ostomy care.
Which parameter would be monitored in a patient with chronic inflammatory bowel
disease? (select all that apply)
Give this one a try later!
weight loss
skin in the perianal area
physical and emotional rest
color, volume, and consistency of stools
Which medication would a patient with ulcerative colitis who complains of severe
diarrhea with exacerbations be taught to take to flare ups?
Give this one a try later!
glucocorticoids
Which finding supports the diagnosis of UC in a patient who is experiencing severe
abdominal pain and diarrhea? (select all that apply)
Give this one a try later!
Presence of melena in the stool.
Intolerance to milk and milk products.
Use of NSAIDs for pain.
