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ASHA 777 [7]
3 years ago
12

The nurse is providing education to a patient with ulcerative colitis who is being treated with sulfasalazine [Azulfidine]. What

statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of the action of sulfasalazine?
A."It treats the infection that triggers the condition."
B."It reduces the inflammation."
C."It enhances the immune response."
D."It increases the reabsorption of fluid."
Health
1 answer:
Natasha_Volkova [10]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

B."It reduces the inflammation."

Explanation:

Ulcerative Colitis is a bowel disease that a patient has due to a bacterial infection or viral infection that occured in the innermost lining of the colon and rectal region. The symptoms include bleeding in the rectal region, stomach pain, diarrhoea.

Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) is a drug that is used to treat patients that may be experiencing Ulcerative Colitis. This drug helps to minimize the stomach pain and cramps, diarrhoea, and bleeding that is associated with Ulcerative Colitis.

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