A patient with Crohn disease is recovering from a bowel resection. What does the nurse realize will most likely occur in this patient?
A. The patient will experience intestinal strictures.
B. The patient will develop ulcerative colitis.
C. The patient will never have another recurrence of the disease.
D. The patient will possibly have a recurrence in another portion of the bowel.
Answer: D
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A pt with PKD reports a sever headache and is at risk for a berry aneurysm. What is the nurse's priority action?
a. assess the pain and give a pro pain medication b. reassure the pt that this is an expected aspect of the disease c. assess for neurologic changes and check vital signs d. monitor for hematuria and decreased urinary output