The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with diverticulitis. Which of the following are clinical manifestations associated with this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. Constipation or diarrhea
2. Left lower quadrant abdominal pain
3. Low-grade fever
4. Increased excitability
5. Changes in level of consciousness
6. Thirst
1, 2, 3
In diverticulitis, there may be a chronic asymptomatic condition two-thirds of the time. If there are manifestations, they would likely be constipation or diarrhea, lower abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant, and low-grade fever. Increased excitability, changes in level of consciousness, and thirst are not clinical manifestations of diverticulitis.
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