Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The client is diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Which sign/symptom warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A hard, rigid abdomen suggests peritonitis or perforation, a life-threatening complication of ulcerative colitis requiring immediate intervention. Frequent bloody stools are expected, low-grade fever is less urgent, and urinary incontinence is unrelated.