A client is experiencing acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis with 12 to 16 bloody stools per day and cramping abdominal pain. The nurse should explain that to promote bowel rest the client should expect to receive:
1. intravenous corticosteroids.
2. total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for 2 weeks.
3. nothing by mouth (NPO) for several days.
4. a nasogastric tube
Answer: 2
1. Intermittent doses of corticosteroids may be given.
2. During an acute exacerbation, TPN is given to provide nutritional support while the bowel is rested.
3. Being NPO for several days without another form of nutritional support is not recommended.
4. An NG tube is not necessary.
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