The nurse lists foods and beverages that may trigger an attack of irritable bowel syndromes (IBS), which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. caffeine.
b. dairy products.
c. specific food allergies.
d. wheat products.
e. alcohol.
A, B, C, D
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of gastrointestinal motility. The cause of IBS is unknown, but it is thought to be due to a hypersensitivity of the bowel wall leading to disruption of the normal function of the intestinal muscles. An altered bowel pattern and abdo-minal pain with bloating are caused by altered motility of the small and large intestines. It is thought that with IBS there is an abnormality of nerve function in the intestine. Stress, caffeine, and sensitivity to certain foods such as dairy and wheat products seem to trigger IBS in some people. Alcohol is not considered a trigger for IBS.
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a. Bulging eyes b. Drooping eyelids c. Sunken-in eyes d. Yellow sclera
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