Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis NCLEX Questions

58. The nurse is teaching a class on diverticulosis. Which interventions should the nurse discuss when teaching ways to prevent an acute exacerbation of diverticulosis? Select all that apply. 1. Eat a high-fiber diet. 2. Increase fluid intake. 3. Elevate the HOB after eating. 4. Walk 30 minutes a day. 5. Take an antacid every two (2) hours.

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52. The nurse is discussing the therapeutic diet for the client diagnosed with diverticulosis. Which meal indicates the client understands the discharge teaching? 1. Fried fish, mashed potatoes, and iced tea. 2. Ham sandwich, applesauce, and whole milk. 3. Chicken salad on whole-wheat bread and water. 4. Lettuce, tomato, and cucumber salad and coffee.

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59. The nurse is working in an outpatient clinic. Which client is most likely to have a diagnosis of diverticulosis? 1. A 60-year-old male with a sedentary lifestyle 2. A 72-year-old female with multiple childbirths 3. A 63-year-old female with hemorrhoids 4. A 40-year-old male with a family history of diverticulosis

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49. The client diagnosed with diverticulitis is complaining of severe pain in the left lower quadrant and has an oral temperature of 100.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? 1. Notify the HCP 2. Document the findings in the chart 3. Administer an oral antipyretic 4. Assess the client's abdomen

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56. The nurse is preparing to administer a 250-mL intravenous antibiotic to the client. The medication must infuse in one (1) hour. An intravenous pump is not available and the nurse must administer the medication via gravity with IV tubing 10 gtts/min. At what rate should the nurse infuse the medication?_______

42 gtts/min.

55. The client diagnosed with acute diverticulitis is complaining of severe abdominal pain. On assessment, the nurse finds a hard rigid abdomen and T 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Which intervention should the nurse implement? 1. Notify the HCP 2. Prepare to administer a Fleet's enema 3. Administer an antipyretic suppository 4. Continue to monitor the client closely

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57. The client with acute diverticulitis has a nasogastric tube draining green liquid bile. Which intervention should the nurse implement? 1. Document the findings as normal 2. Assess the client's bowel sounds 3. Determine the client's last bowel movement 4. Insert the N/G tube at least 2 more inches

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54. The nurse is preparing to administer the initial does of an aminoglycoside antibiotic to the client just admitted with a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis. Which intervention should the nurse implement? 1. Obtain a serum trough level. 2. Ask about drug allergies. 3. Monitor the peak level. 4. Assess the vital signs.

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60. The client is admitted to the medical floor with acute diverticulitis. Which collaborative intervention would the nurse anticipate the health-care provider ordering? 1. Administer total parenteral nutrition. 2. Maintain NPO and nasogastric tube. 3. Maintain on a high-fiber diet and increase fluids. 4. Obtain consent for abdominal surgery.

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51. The client is admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis. Which health-care provider's order should the nurse question? 1. Insert a nasogastric tube. 2. Start IV D5W at 125 mL/hr. 3. Put client on a clear liquid diet. 4. Place client on bed rest with bathroom privileges.

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53. The client is two (2) hours post-colonoscopy. Which assessment data would warrant intermediate intervention by the nurse? 1. The client has a soft, nontender abdomen. 2. The client has a loose, watery stool. 3. The client has hyperactive bowel sounds. 4. The client's pulse is 104 and BP is 98/60.

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50. The nurse is teaching the client diagnosed with diverticulosis. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching session? 1. Discuss the importance of drinking 1,000mL of water daily 2. Instruct the client to exercise at least three (3) times a week 3. Teach the client about eating a low-residue diet 4. Explain the need to have daily bowel movements

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