Inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease ( 35 Questions)

A client with a history of appendectomy asks the nurse if this surgical procedure increases the risk of developing Inflammatory Bowel Disease. How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. While having an appendectomy may be associated with a slightly increased risk of developing Inflammatory Bowel Disease, it does not "significantly" increase the risk.

B) Correct. Having an appendectomy has been linked to a slightly increased risk of developing IBD. However, this risk increase is relatively small.

C) Incorrect. Having an appendectomy does have an impact on the risk of developing IBD, albeit a relatively small one. It is not accurate to say it has no impact.

D) Incorrect. Having an appendectomy does not decrease the risk of developing IBD. It may have a slight influence on the risk, but it is not a protective factor against IBD.




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