A nurse is caring for a client being treated for spastic colitis. What sign and symptom should be reported to the physician for further evaluation?

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Fever in a patient with spastic colitis (also known as irritable bowel syndrome, IBS) should be reported to the physician as it may indicate an infection or another condition that requires further evaluation. Diarrhea, flatulence, and abdominal pain are common symptoms of spastic colitis and, while they should be managed, they are not typically alarming on their own without other symptoms like fever.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Being Treated for Spastic