Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has acute diverticulitis. while the client has active inflammation, the nurse should instruct the client to include which of the following foods in her diet? a. white bread and plain yogurt b. shredded wheat cereal and blueberries c. broccoli and kidney beans d. oatmeal and pears

Explanation:

During acute diverticulitis with active inflammation, a low-fiber (low-residue) diet is recommended to reduce irritation of the digestive tract. White bread is refined (low-fiber) and plain yogurt is gentle, low-residue, and easy to digest. The other options contain high-fiber foods (whole grains, berries, broccoli, beans, oatmeal, pears) that are contraindicated during active inflammation as they can increase intestinal activity and irritation.

Answer:

A. White bread and plain yogurt