The nursing care of a patient with an acute exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) will include: (Select all that apply.)
a. measuring intake and output.
b. assessing bowel sounds.
c. documenting the patient's weekly weight.
d. encouraging periods of rest.
e. assessing for internal bleeding.
A, B, C, D, E
The patient should be weighed on a daily basis during an acute exacerbation of IBS. All other options reflect nursing interventions that are significant in the care of a patient with IBS.
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