An Older Patient with Diverticulitis Is Being Discharged Home Following

question 24

Multiple Choice

An older patient with diverticulitis is being discharged home following treatment. Which statement from the patient suggests to the nurse that they may need more educational information to prevent recurrence of diverticulitis and manage the disease?

• A) "I can eat bran cereals."
• B) "I should avoid certain muffins."
• C) "I should avoid exercising for 2 weeks."
• D) "It is alright to postpone the urge to have a bowel movement."

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