A client has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. The physician has prescribed sulfasalazine to the client. Based on the nurse's understanding of this condition, the nurse would monitor the client for which of the following?
A) Mild symptoms of contact dermatitis
B) Abdominal pain and distention
C) Severe blood- and mucus-filled diarrhea
D) Frequent loose or watery stools
Ans: C
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The nurse should monitor for severe blood- and mucus-filled diarrhea in the client with ulcerative colitis. Pain and fatigue also accompany this disorder. Abdominal pain and distention are clinical manifestations of Crohn's disease. When clients are hypersensitive to ragweed, asters, and chrysanthemums are administered the chamomile herb, mild symptoms of contact dermatitis are observed. Frequent loose or watery stools are not associated with ulcerative colitis.
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