Which of these statements about Crohn's disease is TRUE?
A)It affects only the mucosal lining of the bowel.
B)It is treated by colostomy.
C)It can occur anywhere in the small and large intestines.
D)It can produce 15 to 20 liquid stools containing blood daily.

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The lesions of Crohn's disease can occur anywhere throughout the colon and small intestine and can cause abdominal pain,nonbloody diarrhea,steatorrhea,fever,anorexia,and weight loss.Bowel obstruction,perforation,fistula or abscess formation,and malabsorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins are potential complications of Crohn's disease.

Which of These Statements About Crohn's Disease Is TRUE