The nurse reviews a health teaching for a client with Crohn's disease. Which instruction does the nurse provide for the client?
a. "You should have a colonoscopy every few years."
b. "You should eat a diet that is high in pro-tein and fiber."
c. "You should avoid heavy lifting and tight-fitting clothes."
d. "You should take the Asacol whenever you have loose stools."
A
Long-term inflammatory bowel disease increases the risk of colon cancer, so regular colonosco-pies are recommended. A high-fiber diet is not recommended for clients with Crohn's disease because fiber can further irritate the inner lining of the bowel. Asacol (mesalamine [5-aminosalicylic acid]) should be taken daily, not as needed. Avoiding heavy lifting and tight-fitting clothes is not necessary.
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