Inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease ( 35 Questions)

A client with suspected Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) asks the nurse about common gastrointestinal symptoms. How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: D

A) Incorrect. While rectal bleeding can occur in IBD, it is not the most common symptom. Cramping abdominal pain and diarrhea are more characteristic.

B) Incorrect. While alterations in bowel habits can occur in IBD, the primary pattern is often diarrhea rather than alternating constipation and diarrhea.

C) Incorrect. Frequent heartburn and acid reflux are not characteristic symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. They are more indicative of conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

D) Correct. Cramping abdominal pain and diarrhea are hallmark symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. These symptoms are commonly experienced by individuals with IBD.




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