Distinguishing Manifestation of Ulcerative Colitis
- A distinguishing manifestation of Ulcerative Colitis is:
- Fat on the surface of the bowel
- Hyperemic colon
- Herniations of mucosa through colon wall
- Bouts of constipation
- A patient has been on extended antibiotic therapy and followed by bouts of severe watery diarrhea. The patient has been receiving visitors more frequently the past weeks bringing outside food to share with, The nurse suspects that most likely cause of the patient’s diarrhea is:
- Secretory causes
- Clostridium difficile infection
- Decreased intestinal motility
- Bland hospital food
