Inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease ( 35 Questions)

A client with a family history of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) asks the nurse about their risk of developing the condition. How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Having a family history of IBD does indeed increase the risk of developing the condition. It is considered a relevant risk factor.

B) Correct. A family history of IBD is associated with a slightly increased risk of developing the condition. While it does elevate the risk, it is not an absolute guarantee that the individual will develop IBD.

C) Incorrect. While a family history of IBD does increase the risk, it does not "significantly" increase the risk in the sense that everyone with a family history will develop the condition.

D) Incorrect. A family history of IBD increases the risk for all immediate family members, including the client.




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