Brunner: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition Chapter 38: Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders
Brunner: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition Chapter 38: Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders 1. Which of the following is the primary cause of diverticulitis? A) Alteration in gastrointestinal motility B) High-fat, high-fiber diet C) Chronic constipation D) Food and bacteria retained in the diverticulum Ans: D Chapter: 38 Client Needs: IV-4 Cognitive Categories: Knowledge Concepts and Processes: Nursing Process Difficulty: Moderate Objective: 3 Feedback: Diverticulitis results when food and bacteria retained in the diverticulum produce infection and inflammation.
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