A 22-year-old patient is admitted with a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease. The patient has been having 16 or more stools per day. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find during the admission assessment?

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The patient with inflammatory bowel disease and frequent stools is likely to be dehydrated, leading to symptoms such as furrows of the tongue and sticky mucous membranes.

A 22-Year-Old Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of Inflammatory