The nurse is teaching an older patient with diverticulitis on foods that could precipitate a painful attack. How should the nurse instruct this patient?
1. They should limit whole grains.
2. It is important to avoid foods with seeds.
3. They should restrict the intake of high fiber foods.
4. They should limit the intake of eggs and dairy products.
2. It is important to avoid foods with seeds.
Explanation: 1. Whole grains are a healthy choice of food. and should be encouraged.
2. The patient should be instructed to avoid foods that precipitate painful attacks such as foods with seeds like popcorn, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. These seeds can become trapped in the diverticula and trigger an infection and inflammatory response.
3. High fiber foods should be encouraged.
4. There is no reason for the patient to limit the intake of eggs and dairy products.
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