A client suffering from diarrhea asks what might be the cause. The nurse knows that this client suffers from diarrhea secondary to Crohn disease. What type of diarrhea does this client have?
A) Secretory B) Osmotic C) Watery D) Infectious
A
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Some GI disorders such as Crohn disease causes secretory diarrhea, which is related to an excessive secretion of fluid and electrolytes into the intestines.
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