An older adult client with diverticulitis is being prepared for discharge. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I will avoid straining when bending."
B. "I will use a laxative to avoid constipation."
C. "I will increase the amount of fiber in my diet."
D. "I will notify the doctor if I notice blood in my stools."
B
Laxatives and enemas increase intraluminal pressure and are therefore discouraged.
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