The nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Crohn's disease after having frequent diarrhea and a weight loss of 4.5 kg over 2 months. Which of the following topics should the nurse plan to include in the teaching plan?
A)Medication use
B)Fluid restriction
C)Enteral nutrition
D)Activity restrictions

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Medications are used to induce and maintain remission in clients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Decreased activity level is indicated only if the client has severe fatigue and weakness. Fluids are needed to prevent dehydration. There is no advantage to enteral feedings.

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