The purpose of this diverticular disease continuing education activity is to provide healthcare professionals with information about the prevalence and causes of diverticular disease, as well as symptoms of diverticulitis, diagnosis and treatment of common complications, and nursing implications for patients with the disorder. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- Identify the two primary risk factors for diverticulosis
- Describe five symptoms of diverticulitis
- Discuss three serious complications of diverticulitis
