Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome ( 35 Questions)

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Question 19 :

A nurse is providing education to a client with newly diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The client asks about the relationship between stress and IBS symptoms. How should the nurse respond?

A "Stress has no impact on IBS symptoms; they are solely driven by physical factors."

Incorrect. Stress can indeed impact IBS symptoms, exacerbating abdominal pain and altering bowel habits.

B "Stress can exacerbate IBS symptoms, leading to increased abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits."

Correct. Stress is known to exacerbate IBS symptoms, leading to increased abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits.

C "Stress is the primary cause of IBS, and eliminating stress will completely cure the condition."

Incorrect. While stress can influence IBS symptoms, it is not the sole cause of the condition. IBS has a complex multifactorial etiology.

D "IBS symptoms are completely unrelated to stress; they are solely due to dietary factors."

Incorrect. IBS symptoms are influenced by various factors, including stress, but they are not solely related to dietary factors.

Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome ( 35 Questions)

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