A patient newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease asks the nurse what to expect in the future. The best response by the nurse is,

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Crohn's disease has recurrent acute exacerbations that occur at unpredictable intervals. There are many lifestyle changes that patients need to make with regard to diet and medication use. The preference is to treat Crohn's disease with medications rather than with surgery. Patients with Crohn's disease are at high risk for cancer of the small intestine, but the risk for colon cancer is lower.

A Patient Newly Diagnosed with Crohn's Disease Asks the Nurse