ATI n200 Med Surg Exam 6

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Which sign or symptom would the nurse expect to find in a client diagnosed with ulcerative colitis?

A. 10-20 liquid, bloody stools daily. B. Hard, rigid abdomen. C. Oral temperature of 99.5Â°F. D. Urinary stress incontinence.

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Rationale: Frequent liquid, bloody stools are a hallmark of ulcerative colitis due to colon inflammation. A hard abdomen, low-grade fever, and urinary incontinence are less specific or unrelated.

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