Reference no: EM133561740

Question: Hal smith is a 35-year-old male with a known history of ulcerative colitis and bipolar disorder. Hal has had 3 episodes of flare ups this year. Recently admitted to your unit from his practitioner's office with a five-day history of bloody diarrhea with puss and mucus and severe lower abdominal pain. Hal reports he has pain, cramping and swelling in his abdomen. He feels bloated and he has not eaten in two days. He ranks his pain a 10/10 and states he loss five pounds in two days. He also reports how depressed he is and states "I cannot go anywhere without having to go to the bathroom every five minutes"