Inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease ( 35 Questions)

Experience unlimited access to all questions, exams, video tutorials and study guides. Subscribe now to access all questions

Question 23 :

A client asks the nurse about the purpose of a sigmoidoscopy in the diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). How should the nurse respond?

A "A sigmoidoscopy allows for visualization of the entire colon and rectum."

Incorrect. A sigmoidoscopy allows for visualization of the lower part of the colon and rectum, but it does not provide images of the entire colon.

B "A sigmoidoscopy provides images of the small intestine to detect signs of IBD."

Incorrect. A sigmoidoscopy primarily examines the lower part of the colon and rectum, not the small intestine.

C "A sigmoidoscopy assesses the lower part of the colon and rectum for signs of inflammation and abnormalities."

Correct. A sigmoidoscopy is an endoscopic procedure used to assess the lower part of the colon and rectum for signs of inflammation, ulcers, and other abnormalities commonly associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

D "A sigmoidoscopy measures pH levels in the gastrointestinal tract to diagnose IBD."

Incorrect. A sigmoidoscopy does not measure pH levels in the gastrointestinal tract. It is an endoscopic procedure for visual examination.

Inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease ( 35 Questions)

Nursing Offer