Joshua Has a Disease in Which the Mucous Membranes of the Walls

question 85

Multiple Choice

Joshua has a disease in which the mucous membranes of the walls of his large intestine have become inflamed. His diagnosis is

• A) Crohn's disease.
• B) ulcerative colitis.
• C) irritable bowel syndrome.
• D) gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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Definitions:

Urethral Damage

Injury or harm to the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body, which can lead to difficulty in urination or urinary incontinence.

Large Catheters

Medical devices inserted into body cavities, ducts, or vessels to allow for drainage, administration of fluids, or access by surgical instruments.

Catheterized

The process of inserting a catheter into a bodily cavity, duct, or vessel to allow for the drainage or injection of fluids.

Urine Flow

The rate at which urine is excreted from the bladder through the urethra and out of the body.