Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A nurse is planning care for a client who has diverticulitis. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following complications of diverticulitis?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Peritonitis is a serious complication of diverticulitis due to perforation, causing severe symptoms. Dysphagia, Crohn's, and ulcerative colitis are unrelated conditions.