During an Assessment Interview, a Patient Diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel

question 22

Multiple Choice

During an assessment interview, a patient diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease accompanied by frequent episodes of diarrhea says, "I've been using probiotics in small doses for about a week." When the nurse assesses mental status, expected findings would be

• A) intact cognitive function.
• B) slow verbal responses.
• C) paranoid thinking.
• D) slurred speech.

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Definitions:

Benign Tumors

Non-cancerous growths in the body that are typically not harmful and do not spread to other parts of the body.

Malignant

Referring to a disease, typically cancer, that is harmful and likely to worsen, spread, or lead to death if not treated.

Invade

To enter forcefully or unwelcomed into a place or area, often implying aggression or encroachment.

Sexually Active

The state of engaging in sexual behavior and activities with one or more partners.