[Expert Solution]: A client with the diagnosis of Crohn…

A client with the diagnosis of Crohn disease tells the nurse, “My partner dates other people. I believe that behavior has caused an increase in my symptoms.” Which is an appropriate initial nursing response? Help the client explore personal attitudes. Educate the partner about the illness and events that affect the client’s symptoms. Suggest the client should not date the partner to determine if symptoms change. Schedule the client and the partner for a counseling session.