In a Client Diagnosed with Terminal Ileal Disease, the Nurse

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a client diagnosed with terminal ileal disease, the nurse administers cholestyramine. Which outcome in the client indicates the effectiveness of the medication?

• A) The urinalysis report shows normal amounts of bile acids.
• B) The hematocrit report shows normal red blood cell count.
• C) The client no longer experiences abdominal cramps.
• D) The client no longer experiences chronic diarrhea.

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Definitions:

Ethmoid

A complex bone in the skull located between the eyes and nasal cavities, contributing to the nasal cavity's structure and involved in smell sensation.

Sacral Hiatus

An opening or gap in the posterior part of the sacral bone of the vertebral column through which nerves and membranes can pass.

Superior Articular Facet

Superior Articular Facet pertains to the upper joint surface of a vertebra that articulates with the inferior articular facet of the vertebra directly above it, contributing to spinal stability and movement.

Median Sacral Crest

A ridge or series of bumps along the back surface of the sacrum, forming the fused spinous processes of the sacral vertebrae.