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Risk Factors for Acute Diverticulitis

February 5, 2024
Rose M
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Compare and contrast the pathophysiology between diverticular disease (diverticulosis) and diverticulitis, Discuss why antibiotics and IV fluids are indicated in this case, Identify the clinical findings from the case that supports a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis., List 3 risk factors for acute diverticulitis

Case Scenario: An 84- year-old -female who has a history of diverticular disease presents to the clinic with left lower quadrant (LLQ) pain of the abdomen that is accompanied by with constipation,…

Pathophysiology Between Diverticular Disease and Diverticulitis

Case Scenario: An 84- year-old -female who has a history of diverticular disease presents to the clinic with left lower quadrant (LLQ) pain of the abdomen that is accompanied by with constipation,…