The nurse is teaching an older patient with diverticulitis on foods that could precipitate a painful attack. How should the nurse instruct this patient?

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Foods with seeds can get trapped in the diverticula (small, bulging pouches in the digestive tract), potentially leading to inflammation or infection, which is why avoiding foods with seeds is recommended for patients with diverticulitis.

The Nurse Is Teaching an Older Patient with Diverticulitis on Foods