A group of nursing students are reviewing information about inflammatory bowel disease in preparation for a class discussion on the topic. The students demonstrate understanding of the material
when they identify which characteristics of Crohn disease? Select all that apply.
A) Distributed in a continuous fashion
B) Most common between the ages of 10 to 20 years
C) Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
D) Low serum iron levels
E) Tenesmus
F) Loss of haustra within bowel
Ans: B, C, D
Crohn disease is most common between the ages of 10 and 20 years. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is elevated and serum iron levels are low. Ulcerative colitis is distributed continuously distal to proximal, with tenesmus and loss of haustra within the bowel. Crohn disease is segmental, with disease-free skip areas common, and the bowel wall has a cobblestone appearance.
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