The Nurse Is Educating a Patient with Diverticulitis

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is educating a patient with diverticulitis.Which statement indicates that the nurse's teaching about the importance of seeking treatment has been successful?

• A) "If left untreated, the inflamed bowel could spread to the entire bowel."
• B) "If left untreated, the inflamed bowel could cause ulcers."
• C) "If left untreated, the inflamed bowel can perforate and cause peritonitis."
• D) "If left untreated, the inflamed bowel can cause appendicitis."

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