1. The Nurse’s Role in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

3. Etiologic Theories in IBD

4. IBD Clinical Characteristics

5. Extraintestinal Manifestations of IBD

6. Biologics: Anti–TNF-α and Anti-Integrins

7. Risk Factors for Aggressive Disease (Crohn Disease)

8. Safety Concerns With Anti–TNF-α Therapy

9. Adverse Events With Vedolizumab

10. How to Discuss Risk With Patients

11. The Nurse’s Role in Administering Biologics

12. Measuring Response to Biologic Therapy

13. Cost of Nonadherence

14. When Are Infusion Delays Appropriate?

15. Avoid Infusion Delays Related to Patient Insurance

16. Role of Nurses in IBD Care

17. The IBD Care Team

18. Summary

19. Abbreviations

20. Abbreviations (cont)