BT is a 70 yo M admitted to the ER with dull abdominal pain and no passage of stools for 5 days. He reported that he is usually constipated but "now it had gotten really bad with a sensation of fullness over my stomach.". He had previously been admitted to the hospital twice in 1 year with intestinal obstruction. A colonoscopy revealed diverticulitis of the transverse colon. Ht: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Wt: 179# IBW: 172# What type of diet is prescribed for patients who have diverticulitis?
a. low residue
b. low fat, high carbohydrate
c. high fiber
d. diet as tolerated
a
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