A client complains of acute gastrointestinal distress. While obtaining a health history, the nurse asks about the family history. Which disorder has a familial basis?

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Ulcerative colitis has been shown to have a familial basis, with a higher risk of the disease in individuals with a first-degree relative who also has the condition. Hepatitis, appendicitis, and bowel obstructions do not have a significant familial basis.

A Client Complains of Acute Gastrointestinal Distress