Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome ( 35 Questions)

A client asks the nurse about potential risk factors for developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. While IBS can affect anyone, there are indeed specific risk factors associated with its development.

B) Correct. There are several known risk factors for developing IBS, including a history of gastrointestinal infections (such as bacterial gastroenteritis) and certain mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.

C) Incorrect. While there may be a genetic component to IBS, it is not exclusively genetic, and other factors play a role in its development.

D) Incorrect. Consuming a high-fiber diet is not considered a primary risk factor for IBS. In fact, dietary factors are more commonly associated with triggering symptoms in individuals who already have IBS.




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