Evaluation and management of the patient with ulcerative colitis.

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine. Ulcerative colitis is chronic and can be debilitating. The disease process waxes and wanes, which sometimes gives patients a false sense of cure. The endoscopy laboratory nurse is at the forefront to provide patients with education and offer community support resources. By educating the patient and introducing community outreach programs, the patient can learn to participate and be a partner with the provider in his or her healthcare management. The case study will help outline pertinent information for educating the patient in the management of ulcerative colitis.