The nurse is caring for a patient who is being screened for diverticulosis. Which patient statement indicates understanding of conditions that predispose to diverticulosis?
a. "Colon cancer."
b. "Chronic diarrhea."
c. "Chronic constipation."
d. "Diet high in red meats."
ANS: C
Chronic constipation usually precedes the development of diverticulosis by many years. When the patient is chronically constipated, pressure within the bowel is increased, leading to development of diverticula. A. D. A diet high in red meat is believed to contribute to the development of colon cancer. B. Chronic diarrhea does not cause diverticulosis.
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