Which Question from the Nurse Would Help Determine If a Patient's

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which question from the nurse would help determine if a patient's abdominal pain might indicate irritable bowel syndrome?

• A) "Have you been passing a lot of gas?"
• B) "What foods affect your bowel patterns?"
• C) "Do you have any abdominal distention?"
• D) "How long have you had abdominal pain?"

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Definitions:

Plants

Organisms that are primarily photosynthetic and form the base of Earth's terrestrial ecosystem.

Digest

The process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.

Humans

The species Homo sapiens, characterized by bipedalism, high manual dexterity, and advanced cognitive abilities leading to the development of complex tools and society.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that forms the primary structural component of plant cell walls.