A client is complaining of "arthritis" in the hands and wrists. The nurse questions the client about bowel habits and the client asks why. The best response by the nurse is
A) "All the Motrin you are taking for your symptoms can cause other problems."
B) "Arthritis complaints often go along with inflammatory bowel conditions."
C) "Often bowel habits change with a change in physical activity."
D) "The stress from your arthritis can cause you to have diarrhea."

Question

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Inflammatory arthritis can be seen both with inflammatory bowel disease and with Whipple's disease. The nurse does not know that the client is taking Motrin or has decreased activity. Stress can cause diarrhea, but there is no commonly-known connection among arthritis, stress, and diarrhea.

A Client Is Complaining of "Arthritis" in the Hands and Wrists