The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Diagnosed with Irritable Bowel

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) . Which of the following characteristics are associated with this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

A) Recurrent abdominal pain
B) Abdominal pain that improves with defecation
C) Pain associated with a change in stool frequency
D) Pain associated with a change in stool appearance
E) Pain that occurs only during defecation
F) Pain associated with passing flatus