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faduma

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The nurse manages the care of a patient with ulcerative colitis being treated with azathioprine. Which laboratory test result should be monitored periodically?
 
  1. Microscopic urine examination
  2. CBC with differential
  3. Immunoglobulin survey
  4. Serum albumin

Question 2

While teaching an ulcerative colitis patient receiving sulfasalazine, the nurse explains that this medication:
 
  1. treats the infection that triggers the condition.
  2. reduces the inflammation.
  3. enhances the immune response.
  4. increases the reabsorption of fluid.



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