title: Inflammatory bowel disease: implications for the medical-surgical nurse.
abstract: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a relatively common but frequently misunderstood condition. In this review, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, the two major forms of IBD, are explored and treatment options are discussed. As a result, the medical-surgical nurse will be better able to discriminate between and manage these two conditions.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cox
mesh_terms: D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D012307:Risk Factors