Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
The client is admitted to the medical floor with acute diverticulitis. Which collaborative intervention should the nurse anticipate the health-care provider ordering?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
NPO status and an NG tube rest the bowel, reducing inflammation in acute diverticulitis. TPN is rare, high-fiber diets are for stable diverticulosis, and surgery is reserved for complications.