An older patient is diagnosed with severe acute diverticulitis. What treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. complete bed rest
2. intravenous fluids
3. nothing by mouth
4. aspirin or NSAIDs for pain
5. intravenous cefoxitin (Mefoxin)
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5
Severe, acute attacks of diverticulitis often necessitate hospitalization and treatment with intravenous fluids and antibiotics such as cefoxitin (Mefoxin) a second-generation cephalosporin. The patient initially may be NPO. There is no need for the patient to be on complete bed rest. There is no specific recommendation for pain medications for acute diverticulitis.
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