A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with diverticulosis and assesses a temperature of 102.4° F and abdominal rigidity. What should the nurse be aware is the most likely cause of these signs and symptoms?
a. Infection
b. Constipation
c. Perforation
d. Obstruction
C
The nurse caring for a patient diagnosed with diverticulosis should be alert for signs of perfora-tion including fever, abdominal distention, and rigidity.
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