Inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease ( 35 Questions)

Question 8 :
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A client asks the nurse if having a history of frequent antibiotic use increases the risk of developing Inflammatory Bowel Disease. What should the nurse tell the client?

Correct Answer: C

A) Incorrect. Frequent antibiotic use has been associated with an increased risk of developing Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is considered a relevant risk factor.

B) Incorrect. Frequent antibiotic use is actually associated with an increased risk, not a decreased risk, of developing IBD.

C) Correct. Frequent antibiotic use has been linked to an increased risk of developing Inflammatory Bowel Disease. This may be due to alterations in gut microbiota and immune function.

D) Incorrect. Frequent antibiotic use can impact the risk of developing IBD in both children and adults, not exclusively in one group.




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