NCLEX-RN Question #586: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A. He should be on a high-fiber diet.. (A) Clients with diverticulosis should maintain a high-fiber diet and prevent constipation with bran or bulk laxatives. (B) Lowresidue diets lead to constipation and are contraindicated in clients with diverticulosis. (C) Clients with diverticulosis should drink at least eight gl

Question

A male client has a history of diverticulosis. He has questions about the foods that he should eat. His nurse gives him the following information:

Options

AHe should be on a high-fiber diet.
BHe should eat a low-residue diet.
CHe should drink minimal amounts of fluids.
DHe does not need to make any modifications.

Explanation

(A) Clients with diverticulosis should maintain a high-fiber diet and prevent constipation with bran or bulk laxatives. (B) Lowresidue diets lead to constipation and are contraindicated in clients with diverticulosis. (C) Clients with diverticulosis should drink at least eight glasses of water each day to prevent (D) Clients with diverticulosis should modify their diet to include high-fiber foods and bulk

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