A 25-year-old male has had Crohn's disease for over six years. He is admitted to the hospital for severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fatigue. The client will be admitted for fluid replacement, antibiotics, steroids, and pain control.

• Admit to the medical-surgical unit 
• Nothing by mouth (NPO) 
• Gastroenterology consultation 
• Lactated Ringers at 80 mL/hr
• Metronidazole 500 mg intravenous piggyback q 8 hours
• Methylprednisolone 125 mg intravenously q 12 hours