A patient with Crohn's disease develops a fever and symptoms of a urinary tract infection.The nurse recognizes that this complication may occur as a result of which of the following events?

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Fistula formation between the bowel and the bladder can lead to the spread of infection from the bowel to the urinary tract. This is a common complication of Crohn's disease, as the bowel inflammation can cause fistula formation. Perianal irritation and extraintestinal manifestations can also occur in Crohn's disease, but they are not directly related to the development of a urinary tract infection. Impaired immunological response can occur in some patients with Crohn's disease, but it is not a specific cause of urinary tract infections.

A Patient with Crohn's Disease Develops a Fever and Symptoms