Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client with an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following orders would be anticipated for this patient?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants reduce inflammation in IBD exacerbations, unlike antiretrovirals, laxatives, or antibiotics, which are not first-line treatments.