Summary
Read the full fact sheet- Diverticulosis is the formation of abnormal pouches in the bowel wall.
- Diverticulitis is inflammation or infection of these abnormal pouches.
- Together, these conditions are known as diverticular disease.
- Treatment options include a change of diet, antibiotics and [rarely] surgery.
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51. Which menu choice by the patient with diverticulosis is best for preventing diverticulitis?a. Navy bean soup and vegetable saladb. Whole grain pasta with tomato saucec. Baked potato with low-fat sour creamd. Roast beef sandwich on whole wheat breadANS: A
52. After change-of-shift report, which patient should the nurse assess first?
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53. The nurse is admitting a 67-year-old patient with new-onset steatorrhea. Which question ismost important for the nurse to ask?
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54. Which information will the nurse teach a 23-year-old patient with lactose intolerance?
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55. Which prescribed intervention for a 61-year-old female patient with chronic short bowelsyndrome will the nurse question?a. Ferrous sulfate [Feosol] 325 mg dailyb. Senna [Senokot] 1 tablet every day
51.Which menu choice by the patient with diverticulosis isbestfor preventing diverticulitis?a.Navy bean soup and vegetable saladb.Whole grain pasta with tomato saucec.Baked potato with low-fat sour creamd.Roast beef sandwich on whole wheat breadANS: AA diet high in fiber and low in fats and red meat is recommended to prevent diverticulitis.Although all of the choices have some fiber, the bean soup and salad will be the highest in fiberand the lowest in fat.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply [application] REF: 995OBJ: Special Questions: Prioritization TOP: Nursing Process: EvaluationMSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance52.After change-of-shift report, which patient should the nurse assessfirst?
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