The client was recently admitted to the hospital with left lower quadrant pain. The client states, "It feels like my belly is cramping." During the focused interview, the client admitted to experiencing a significant amount of occupational stress. Guarding is noted during the abdominal examination. The nurse reviews the medical record (see chart below) and concludes that the client has developed a diverticulitis. Which client statement supports this conclusion by the nurse? 
A) "I get home so late at night, but I've got to stop lying down right after dinner."
B) "I drink a whole pot of coffee every day."
C) "I drink 9-12 beers after I get home from work, every day."
D) "We have been growing green beans in our garden and I think I ate too many the other day."
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