The nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has been non-adherent with the medical plan of care to treat Crohn disease
In order to increase adherent behavior, which complication associated with Crohn disease will the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
A) Vomiting
B) Bowel perforation
C) Intestinal obstruction
D) Diarrhea
Answer: B
Bowel perforation is rare but may be a consequence of noncompliance with the treatment, because the disease would continue to progress. Diarrhea, vomiting, and intestinal obstructions are common symptoms of Crohn and may occur even if the client is compliant with medical care.
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