Diverticulosis

2. The main diagnostic tool used to view the lower intestine.
4. This primary symptom of diverticulosis may or may not be bloody.
5. During acute flare-ups __________may be required to treat infection,
8. Labs are performed to ensure that an imbalance of these does not occur with prolonged episodes of diarrhea.
10. This may be increased through either diet or supplementation.

1. One of the main causes of diverticulosis
3. Small outpouchings of the intestine.
6. _________ bowel function is one of the expected outcomes of nursing interventions for diverticulitis.
7. Diverticula form in these areas of the intestinal wall.
9. The number of minutes encourage 3-5 days per week for exercise.