A client diagnosed with ulcerative colitis is scheduled for a terminal ileostomy.
The nurse is aware the stoma will be in what area of the client's abdomen?

Choice A rationale

Administering a prescribed bronchodilator medication is the priority action for a patient experiencing an acute asthma attack. This helps to open the airways and improve breathing.

Choice B rationale

While checking the patient's vital signs is important, it is not the first action in the acute management of an asthma attack. The immediate priority is to relieve bronchospasm.

Choice C rationale

Collecting a sputum sample for analysis is not the first priority in an acute asthma attack. Stabilizing the patient's breathing is more urgent.

Choice D rationale

Obtaining a detailed health history is essential for comprehensive care but is not the first action during an acute asthma attack. Rapid intervention to improve breathing is the priority.

Choice A rationale

Jaundice is not commonly associated with Crohn's disease; it is more related to liver or gallbladder issues.

Choice B rationale

Hypertension is not a common symptom of Crohn's disease. It is generally associated with other conditions such as cardiovascular disease.

Choice C rationale

Abdominal pain and cramping are hallmark symptoms of Crohn's disease due to inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.

Choice D rationale

Weight loss, rather than weight gain, is typically associated with Crohn's disease due to malabsorption and chronic inflammation.