A client with a long-standing diagnosis of Crohn disease has developed a perianal abscess. Which of the following treatments will this client most likely require?

A) Antiviral therapy
B) Antibiotic therapy
C) Surgical draining
D) Pressure dressing


Ans: C
Feedback:
Although antibiotics are likely to form a component of this client's treatment, abscesses most often require surgical draining. A pressure dressing or the use of antivirals is likely unnecessary.

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