Posted: July 20th, 2017

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which finding, if noted on assessment of the client, would the nurse report to the physician?

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which finding, if noted on assessment of the client, would the nurse report to the physician?

1. Bloody diarrhea
2. Hypotension
3. A hemoglobin of 12 mg/dL
4. Rebound tenderness