A Client Experiencing Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea Tells the Nurse

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client experiencing abdominal pain and diarrhea tells the nurse that he used to smoke. Which of the following gastrointestinal disturbances is this client most likely experiencing?

• A) Irritable bowel syndrome
• B) Crohn's disease
• C) Acute appendicitis
• D) Small bowel obstruction

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Definitions:

Hematuria

Abnormal presence of blood in the urine.

Costovertebral Angle

The angle formed by the vertebral column and the downward slope of the last rib, an area often examined for tenderness accompanying kidney problems.

Cranial Nerve IX

Also known as the Glossopharyngeal nerve, it is responsible for taste and other functions of the throat (pharynx) and mouth.

Tongue Blade

A small medical tool used to depress the tongue to allow examination of the mouth and throat.