A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease. What nursing interventions would be appropriate when caring for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Daily weight
b. Monitor I & O every shift
c. Fluid restriction
d. Accessibility to bedside commode
A, B, D
Weight is monitored for losses or gains. Oral diets of 2500 mL/day to replace fluids and electrolytes caused from diarrhea are not uncommon. When the person is hospitalized, a bedside commode or a bedpan must be accessible at all times because of the urgency and frequency of stools.
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