What are important teaching points for a patient with ulcerative colitis? Select all that apply
1. Stress reduction techniques, such as relaxation
2. Report any illness to the gastroenterologist for possible medication adjustment.
3. The child only needs appointments when the symptoms occur.
4. Importance of the regular medication use and possible side effects
5. Teach about the proper cleansing material.
1, 2, 3
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1. Stress reduction may help to decrease some exacerbations of the disease.
2. Medication would need adjustment if the child becomes ill.
3. A child with ulcerative colitis needs to have regular follow-up visits, whether symptomatic or not.
4. A child with ulcerative colitis needs to have regular follow-up visits, whether symptomatic or not. Medication would need adjustment if the child becomes ill. The parents and child need to know about the medications and the side effects to report. Stress reduction may help to decrease some exacerbations of the disease.
5. Cleansing the area will not decrease the occurrence of exacerbation.
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