A 28-year-old female patient is diagnosed with inflammatory disease of the small bowel. The nurse realizes that this patient most likely is experiencing which of the following?

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Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory disease that affects the small bowel. It is characterized by diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Ulcerative colitis affects the large intestine, gastroenteritis is an acute illness causing diarrhea and vomiting, and chronic diarrhea can be a symptom of many different conditions.

A 28-Year-Old Female Patient Is Diagnosed with Inflammatory Disease of the Small