Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome ( 35 Questions)

A client asks the nurse if a specific blood test can confirm the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. While blood tests may be used to rule out other conditions, there is no specialized blood test that definitively diagnoses IBS.

B) Correct. There is no specific blood test that definitively diagnoses IBS. Diagnosis is based on clinical criteria, including the presence of characteristic symptoms and a thorough medical history.

C) Incorrect. A standard complete blood count (CBC) is a general blood test and is not specific to diagnosing IBS.

D) Incorrect. There is no specific genetic marker blood test for diagnosing IBS. Diagnosis relies on clinical criteria and medical history.




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