A nurse is caring for a client.

Exhibits

For each assessment finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, or Crohn's disease. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.

Anemia

Steatorrhea

Diarrhea

Fever

Weight loss

Answer and Explanation

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Assessment Findings	Ulcerative Colitis	Diverticulitis	Chron’s Disease
Anemia	✅	✅	✅
Steatorrhea			✅
Diarrhea	✅		✅
Fever	✅	✅	✅
Weight loss	✅		✅

Rationale:

Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

Anemia – Chronic blood loss from ulcers in the colon can lead to iron deficiency anemia.

Diarrhea – Frequent, bloody diarrhea is a hallmark of UC due to colonic inflammation and ulceration.

Fever – Systemic inflammation during a flare-up can cause fever.

Weight Loss – Nutritional deficits and decreased oral intake during flares contribute to weight loss.

Diverticulitis

Fever – Infection and inflammation in the diverticula can cause systemic fever.

Anemia (Rarely) – If bleeding diverticula are present, anemia can develop, though it is not a common feature.

Crohn’s Disease

Anemia – Chronic inflammation and malabsorption of iron and vitamin B12 can lead to anemia.

Steatorrhea – Fatty, foul-smelling stool occurs due to small bowel involvement and malabsorption.

Diarrhea – Chronic, non-bloody diarrhea is common due to intestinal inflammation.

Fever – Systemic inflammation during exacerbations can cause fever.

Weight Loss – Malabsorption and decreased appetite contribute to significant weight loss.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Prednisone should be taken with food to prevent gastrointestinal irritation.
B. Weight gain, not weight loss, is a common side effect due to fluid retention and increased appetite.
C. Prednisone should be taken in the morning, as it can cause insomnia if taken at bedtime.
D. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that increases the risk of osteoporosis by reducing calcium absorption, so clients should increase dietary calcium and vitamin D intake.

A. Encourage the client to lie down in a quiet room. B. Refer to the hallucinations as if they are real. C. Avoid eye contact with the client. D. Ask the client directly what they are hearing.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Incorrect – Lying in a quiet room can increase hallucinations because of the lack of external stimuli.
B. Incorrect – Referring to hallucinations as real reinforces delusional thinking. Instead, the nurse should acknowledge the client’s experience while reorienting them to reality.
C. Incorrect – Avoiding eye contact can appear dismissive and hinder therapeutic communication.
D. Correct – Assessing the hallucinations directly helps determine their content, frequency, and potential for harm (e.g., suicidal or homicidal commands).

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A nurse is caring for a client. Exhibits For each assessment finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, or Crohn's disease. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.

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A nurse is caring for a client.

Exhibits

For each assessment finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, or Crohn's disease. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.