The nurse is reviewing the dietary recommendations with a client recovering from an acute episode of diverticular disease. The nurse identifies the following for inclusion in the discussion: Select all that apply

Question

1. Incorporating both soluble and insoluble fiber into the daily diet.
2. Ingesting at least 25 to 30 grams of fiber daily as is recommended for adults.
3. Eating oatmeal-based cereals as breakfast and snack foods.
4. Avoiding eating fresh grapes because the skins can be problematic.
5. Including raisins in the diet as a good source of iron to offset poor iron absorption.

Answer 1

1. Incorporating both soluble and insoluble fiber into the daily diet.
2. Ingesting at least 25 to 30 grams of fiber daily as is recommended for adults.
3. Eating oatmeal-based cereals as breakfast and snack foods.
4. Avoiding eating fresh grapes because the skins can be problematic.

Rationale: Incorporating both soluble and insoluble fiber into the daily diet. Once the acute phase has passed, dietary recommendations include eating a diet high in both soluble and insoluble fiber. Ingesting at least 25 to 30 grams of fiber daily as is recommended for adults. The recommended fiber consumption for the general public of the United States is 25 to 30 grams and should be stressed for the person with diverticular disease. Eating oatmeal-based cereals as breakfast and snack foods. Oatmeal is a high-fiber food recommended for patients with diverticular disease. Avoiding eating fresh grapes because the skins can be problematic. For patients with diverticular disease, foods containing small seeds, nuts, and foods with skins such as grapes are restricted because they may become lodged in a diverticulum and cause inflammation and an exacerbation of diverticulitis. Including raisins in the diet as a good source of iron to offset poor iron absorption. For patients with diverticular disease, foods containing small seeds, nuts, and foods with skins such as raisins are restricted, because they may become lodged in a diverticulum and cause inflammation and an exacerbation of diverticulitis.