Practice Question
A nurse is assisting with menu selections for a client who has recovered from the acute phase of diverticulitis. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
A poached egg with sliced tomatoes
Rationale:
🟡 After acute diverticulitis, a low-residue/low-fiber diet is recommended initially.
🟡 Eggs and tomatoes are easy to digest and unlikely to irritate the colon.
🟡 High-fiber foods like beans and broccoli are avoided until the bowel is fully healed.
🟡 A gentle diet supports healing and prevents further irritation or complications.
🟡 Fiber can be gradually reintroduced as recovery progresses.
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This question is from ATI Monroe College-NY PN23S-SP126 Exam 3 which contains 25 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4
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