Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of chronic ulcerative colitis and has a new diagnosis of anemia. The nurse should explain to the client that which of the following manifestations of colitis can result from anemia?
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Correct Answer:
Chronic blood loss
Rationale:
💎 Chronic ulcerative colitis causes recurrent inflammation and ulceration of the colon, leading to bleeding from the intestinal mucosa.
💎 Over time, this persistent blood loss can result in iron-deficiency anemia, as red blood cells and iron stores are continuously depleted.
💎 The anemia typically presents with fatigue, pallor, and weakness due to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
💎 Dietary restriction or parasites are not typical causes of anemia in ulcerative colitis, and malabsorption is less likely since the small intestine (primary site of absorption) is not affected.
💎 Management includes iron supplementation and control of colitis flares to minimize bleeding.
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This question is from Custom PNSG1615 Adult Health II GI Fall 2025 which contains 47 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Adult Health
- Answer Choices: 4