A 26-year-old woman is diagnosed with Crohn's disease after having frequent diarrhea and a weight loss of 4.5 kg over 2 months.When the patient asks what will happen,the nurse explains that initial therapy usually includes which of the following treatments?
A) Bed rest
B) Fluid restriction
C) Use of corticosteroids
D) Small,frequent feedings of a high-calorie diet
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