Conservative treatment of diverticulosis includes which ...

[bobbie]

Conservative treatment of diverticulosis includes which management? (select all that apply.)
 
  a. Eating a low-fiber diet
  b. Increasing fluid intake
  c. Taking stool softeners
  d. Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for discomfort
  e. Taking bulk laxatives

Question 2

The nurse preparing a teaching plan for a 20-year-old woman who is taking sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) for Crohn disease. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (select all that apply.)
 
  a. Avoid tanning beds or going outside dur-ing peak hours of sun while taking sulfa-salazine (Azulfidine).
  b. If taking sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) while on oral contraceptives, use a backup me-thod of birth control.
  c. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) decreases the effect of hypoglycemic agents.
  d. Be aware that sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) may turn the urine orange.
  e. Be aware that sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) may cause gastrointestinal (GI) upset.

[honnalora]

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E
A high-fiber diet is indicated for the treatment of diverticulosis. All other options would be part of a conservative, nonsurgical approach to treatment.

Answer to Question 2

Boom Correct answer

[bobbie]

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[ultraflyy23]

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