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Author(s): Smith, Carla; Harris, Helene
Source:
Nursing. Dec2014, Vol. 44 Issue 12, p36-43. 8p.

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- Subject Terms:
  HORMONE therapy; CROHN'S disease diagnosis; INFLAMMATORY bowel disease treatment; PREVENTION of surgical complications; GASTROINTESTINAL system; DISEASE exacerbation; ADRENOCORTICAL hormones; CHRONIC diseases; CLINICAL pathology; CROHN'S disease; FOOD habits; GASTROENTEROLOGY; IMMUNOLOGICAL adjuvants; NURSING; NURSING practice; NURSING assessment; PATIENT education; HEALTH self-care; CONTINUING education units; DISEASE progression; PERIOPERATIVE care; DISEASE complications; MESALAMINE; SYMPTOMS; ANATOMY; PREVENTION; THERAPEUTICS
- Abstract:
  The article focuses on Crohn's disease. It describes the pathophysiology and complications associated with the said chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines, its available treatments, and management. It outlines the nursing considerations to help patients manage the said disease and prevent exacerbations.

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