The nurse is assessing an older patient diagnosed with diverticulosis. What assessment findings are congruent with this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
1. Fever
2. Diarrhea
3. Leukocytosis
4. Abdominal tenderness
5. Right lower quadrant pain
1. Fever
3. Leukocytosis
4. Abdominal tenderness
Explanation: 1. Symptoms of diverticulitis may include fever.
2. Constipation is an aggravating factor for diverticulosis.
3. Symptoms of diverticulitis include leukocytosis.
4. Symptoms of diverticulitis include abdominal tenderness.
5. Symptoms of diverticulitis include left lower quadrant pain.
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