NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Gastrointestinal Disorders Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The client is diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Which sign/symptom warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hard, rigid abdomen suggests peritonitis or perforation, a life-threatening complication of ulcerative colitis requiring immediate intervention. Frequent bloody stools are expected, low-grade fever is less urgent, and urinary incontinence is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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