Which statement about Crohn disease is the most accurate?
a. The signs and symptoms of Crohn disease are usually present at birth.
b. Signs and symptoms of Crohn disease include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and often
a palpable abdominal mass.
c. Edema usually accompanies this disease.
d. Symptoms of Crohn disease usually disappear by late adolescence.
B
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A Signs and symptoms are not usually present at birth.
B Crohn disease can occur anywhere in the GI tract from the mouth to the anus and
is most common in the terminal ileum. Signs and symptoms include abdominal
pain, diarrhea (nonbloody), fever, palpable abdominal mass, anorexia, severe
weight loss, fistulas, obstructions, and perianal and anal lesions.
C Diarrhea and malabsorption from Crohn disease cause weight loss, anorexia,
dehydration, and growth failure. Edema does not accompany this disease.
D Crohn disease is a long-term health problem. Symptoms do not typically
disappear by adolescence.
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