A Nurse Cares for a Client with Ulcerative Colitis

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client with ulcerative colitis.The client states,"I feel like I am tied to the toilet.This disease is controlling my life." How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Let's discuss potential factors that increase your symptoms."
• B) "If you take the prescribed medications, you will no longer have diarrhea."
• C) "To decrease distress, do not eat anything before you go out."
• D) "You must retake control of your life.I will consult a therapist to help."

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