Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
The nurse completes discharge teaching for the client after a small bowel resection for CrohnÔÇÖs disease. The nurse determines that more education is needed when overhearing which statement made by the client to the clientÔÇÖs spouse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A. The nurse should determine that the client needs additional education with this statement. CrohnÔÇÖs disease can occur throughout the GI tract. Surgery in one area of the GI tract will not prevent the disease from recurring in another area. This recurrence can result in the need for further surgery. B. Clients with CrohnÔÇÖs disease will always need to monitor their weight. C. Most likely, the client will need some type of glucocorticoid medication such as hydrocortisone to treat a future exacerbation. D. Clients will need vitamins to maintain adequate nutrient levels, since inflamed areas of the GI tract do not absorb nutrients well.