A nurse is caring for a client with spastic colitis. What sign and symptom should be reported to the physician for further evaluation?
A) Diarrhea
B) Flatulence
C) Abdominal pain
D) Fever
D
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If the client has a fever, it should be reported to the physician for further evaluation. Fever is not a symptom associated with spastic colitis. Diarrhea, flatulence, and abdominal pain are symptoms associated with spastic colitis. These symptoms may vary in intensity and pattern.
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