A Patient Being Admitted with an Acute Exacerbation of Ulcerative

question 41

Multiple Choice

A patient being admitted with an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis reports crampy abdominal pain and passing 15 or more bloody stools a day. The nurse will plan to

• A)administer IV metoclopramide (Reglan).
• B)discontinue the patient's oral food intake.
• C)administer cobalamin (vitamin B₁₂) injections.
• D)teach the patient about total colectomy surgery.

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Definitions:

Balan/o

A combining form used in medical terms that relates to the glans penis.

Circum-

A prefix in medical terminology indicating "around" or "about."

Gynecomastia

The enlargement of the gland tissue of the male breast, which can result from a hormonal imbalance or certain medications.

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium.