Inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease ( 35 Questions)

A nurse is conducting an educational session on risk factors for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. What should the nurse include as a known environmental risk factor for developing IBD?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Physical inactivity is not considered a specific environmental risk factor for IBD. While a healthy lifestyle is important, it is not a direct cause of the condition.

B) Correct. Exposure to secondhand smoke is a known environmental risk factor for developing Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It has been associated with an increased risk of IBD.

C) Incorrect. A high-fiber diet is not considered an environmental risk factor for IBD. In fact, dietary choices are more relevant to the management of IBD rather than its development.

D) Incorrect. A low-stress lifestyle is not specifically associated with the development of IBD as an environmental risk factor. While stress management is important for overall health, it is not a direct cause of IBD.




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