While conducting a home visit with a client who had a partial resection of the ileum for Chron's Disease 4 weeks previously, a nurse becomes concerned when the client states:
A. My stools float and seem to have fat in them.
B. I have gaiend 5 pounds since I left the hospital.
C. I am still avoiding milk products.
D. I only have
Ans: A. My stools float and seem to have fat in them.
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