The nurse is interviewing a client with abdominal pain and possible irritable bowel syndrome. Which of the following questions is most important for the nurse to ask?
A)"Have you been passing a lot of gas?"
B)"What foods affect your bowel patterns?"
C)"Do you have any abdominal distension?"
D)"How long have you had abdominal pain?"

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One criterion for the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the presence of abdominal discomfort or pain for at least 3 months. Abdominal distension, flatulence, and food intolerance also are associated with IBS, but are not diagnostic criteria.

The Nurse Is Interviewing a Client with Abdominal Pain and Possible