Nutritional Support Interventions for Liver Disease Patients

Nutritional Support Interventions for Liver Disease Patients

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What type of diet should be provided during the acute phase of diverticulitis?

Low-fiber diet

Which food substance should individuals with diverticulitis avoid to prevent further irritation of the mucosa?

Gas-forming foods

What intervention is important to prevent increased intra-abdominal pressure in diverticulitis?

Avoid wearing tight restrictive clothing

Which diagnostic procedure may be done to evaluate for perforation in diverticulitis?

<p>Abdominal x-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the client increase to 2500 to 3000 mL daily to help manage diverticulitis?

<p>Fluid intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication should be administered to reduce bowel spasms in diverticulitis?

<p>Anticholinergics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What surgical intervention may be considered for individuals with severe diverticulitis?

<p><strong>Colon resection with primary anastomosis</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

Bulk-forming laxatives are recommended in diverticulitis to:

<p><strong>Increase</strong> stool mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

Indigestible roughage, seeds, nuts, or popcorn should be avoided in diverticulitis because they:

<p>Can become trapped and cause inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the client refrain from doing to avoid increased intra-abdominal pressure in diverticulitis?

<p>Lifting heavy objects and bending</p> Signup and view all the answers

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