The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing diverticular disease. What assessment findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
1. Extreme thirst
2. Low-grade fever
3. Left-sided abdominal pain
4. Pain identified as being cramping
5. Pain rating 8 on a scale from 1 to 10
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
1. Extreme thirst is not a manifestation of diverticular disease.
2. Low-grade fever may occur with diverticular disease.
3. Pain is a common manifestation of diverticulitis. It is usually left sided.
4. Pain is a common manifestation of diverticulitis. It may be cramping.
5. Pain is a common manifestation of diverticulitis. It may be severe.
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