An Adolescent Complains of Recurrent Abdominal Pain with Diarrhea and Bloody

question 20

Multiple Choice

An adolescent complains of recurrent abdominal pain with diarrhea and bloody stools. The nurse should recognize these as symptoms of which inflammatory bowel disease?

• A)Necrotizing enterocolitis
• B)Ulcerative colitis
• C)Crohn's disease
• D)Appendicitis

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Definitions:

Secondary Appraisal

The evaluation of one's ability to cope with the consequences of a stressful event, following an initial assessment of its significance.

Stress-related Decision

The process of making choices under conditions of stress, which can significantly affect an individual's decision-making ability and outcomes.

Hassle-related Decision

A decision-making process influenced by small, everyday problems or annoyances.

Secondary Appraisal

The evaluation of one's ability to cope with the consequences of a stressful event after recognizing it as a threat or challenge.