The nurse is caring for a client with Crohn's disease who develops a fever and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) with tan, fecal-smelling urine. Which of the following information should the nurse teach the client?
A)To clean the perianal area carefully after any stools
B)About fistula formation between the bowel and bladder
C)To empty the bladder before and after sexual intercourse
D)About the effects of corticosteroid use on immune function

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fistulas between the bowel and bladder occur in Crohn's disease and can lead to UTI. There is no information indicating that the client's risk for UTI is caused by poor cleaning or not voiding before and after intercourse. Steroid use may increase the risk for infection, but the characteristics of the client's urine indicate that a fistula has occurred.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Crohn's Disease