CORRECT ANSWER:

A) Clear liquid, Low fiber

MORE INFO:

• Diverticulitis (key is in the ending -itis, which means inflammation), is an acute flare of diverticulosis (tiny pouches in the digestive tract).

• Normally, it is ideal for a patient with diverticulosis to eat a high fiber diet.

• But in a flare, it is important to avoid anything that increases the bowel volume and residue.

• Therefore a low fiber diet is best in an acute flare.

• Basically put-letting your bowels rest.

• After a few days and at the recommendations of the PCP-fiber intake should begin to gradually increase

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