Which symptom patterns would suggest that the cause of the client's symptoms was irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? (Select all that apply.)
A. Abdominal pain relieved by defecation
B. Abdominal distention
C. Presence of mucus with passage of stool
D. Diarrhea
E. Left lower quadrant pain
F. Steatorrhea
A, B, C, D, E
Rationale: Clients with IBS complain of lower left quadrant abdominal pain that is increased after meals but is relieved by defecation. Mucus may be present in the stool.
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A. True B. False
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