The nurse is aware that the most common assessment finding in a child with ulcerative colitis is

Pediatric Test Drill1.The nurse is aware that the following are most common assessment finding in a child withulcerative colitis, except:a.Intense abdominal crampsb.Profuse diarrhea –c.Anal fissuresd.Abdominal distention =Ulcerative colitis causes profuse diarrhea, intense abdominalcramps, anal fissures, and abdominal distentions are more common in Crohn’s disease.

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    How do I know if my child has ulcerative colitis?

    What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis in children?.
    Abdominal pain..
    Bloody diarrhea..
    Fatigue..
    Weight loss..
    Loss of appetite..
    Rectal bleeding..
    Loss of body fluids and nutrients..
    Anemia caused by severe bleeding..

    How is ulcerative colitis diagnosed?

    Sigmoidoscopy. A diagnosis of ulcerative colitis can be confirmed by examining the level and extent of bowel inflammation. This is initially done by using a sigmoidoscope, a thin, flexible tube containing a camera that's inserted into your rectum (bottom).

    Can a 2 year old have ulcerative colitis?

    Ulcerative colitis usually affects adults, but it can occur in children, too. Children with ulcerative colitis can have a variety of symptoms related to inflammation.

    Can babies have ulcerative colitis?

    Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory disorder of colon. Frequency of UC is gradually increasing over few years worldwide. Prevalence is 35 to 100/100 000 people in USA, 1% of them are infants.