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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following factors is believed to cause ulcerative colitis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ulcerative colitis is believed to be caused by an altered immune response in the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following interventions should be included in the medical management of Crohn's disease?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Long-term steroid therapy is often used in the management of Crohn's disease to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which finding, if noted on assessment of the client, would the nurse report to the physician?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Rebound tenderness is a sign of peritonitis, a serious complication that needs to be reported to the physician immediately.

Question 4 of 5

Fistulas are most common with which of the following bowel disorders?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fistulas are most common in Crohn's disease due to the transmural inflammation that characterizes this condition.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following symptoms is a client with colon cancer most likely to exhibit?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A change in bowel habits is the most common symptom of colon cancer.

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