A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with diverticulosis and assesses a temperature of 102.4$\degree$ F and abdominal rigidity.What should the nurse be aware is the most likely cause of these signs and symptoms?

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A temperature of 102.4F and abdominal rigidity are signs of a possible perforation in the diverticula, causing infection to spread into the abdominal cavity. Constipation and obstruction would not typically cause these specific signs and symptoms.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Diverticulosis °\degree°

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Diverticulosis $\degree$