Noel is a 33-year-old kindergarten teacher who recently visited her doctor complaining of the sudden onset of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody stools. Lab tests, imaging studies, and an endoscopy were used to diagnose Crohn's disease. Drug therapy has helped to control the symptoms, but Noel has been told that there is no cure for the disease and she may experience exacerbations from time to
time for the rest of her life.Noel will need to monitored for _____, due to the increased risk that accompanies Crohn's disease.
a. diverticula
b. gluten sensitivity
c. gallbladder disease
d. obesity
e. intestinal cancer
e
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a. intercellular fluid b. extracellular fluid c. intracellular fluid d. interstitial fluid
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Tracy, about his findings and waits for her response. Let's see if you know as much as Tracy about the implications of blood pressure.For what symptoms of high blood pressure should Dan be aware? a. Rapid heartbeat and respiration b. Lightheadedness and jitteriness c. Apathy and loss of appetite d. Heart flutters and chest pains e. There are no symptoms.