A female patient has been admitted with ulcerative colitis. The nurse knows that when the condition exacerbates, the patient's stools will most likely

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Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. When the condition exacerbates, the patient's stools will most likely contain pus, mucus, and blood. This is because the inflammation and ulcers make the lining of the colon and rectum more fragile, leading to bleeding and the production of mucus and pus. Options A, B, and D are not likely characteristics of ulcerative colitis exacerbation.

A Female Patient Has Been Admitted with Ulcerative Colitis