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abc · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client has a history of being treated for ulcerative colitis. The nurse realizes that a life-threatening complication of this disorder is:

1. Crohn's disease.
2. small bowel obstruction.
3. peptic ulcer disease.
4. toxic megacolon.

Question 2

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?

1. Irritable bowel syndrome
2. Crohn's disease
3. Acute appendicitis
4. Small bowel obstruction

tmlewis4706 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening complication of ulcerative colitis, and it requires immediate surgical intervention. Crohn's disease, small bowel obstruction, and peptic ulcer disease are not life-threatening complications of ulcerative colitis.

Answer to Question 2

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Current and former smokers appear to have a greater risk of developing Crohn's disease than nonsmokers. Not smoking will not cause irritable bowel syndrome, acute appendicitis, or small bowel obstruction.