A nurse assesses that a patient has all of these manifestations. Which one is likely related to a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis?

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Lower-left quadrant pain is a common manifestation of acute diverticulitis as it typically affects the sigmoid colon. The other manifestations are not typically associated with diverticulitis. Upper-middle abdominal pain may be indicative of another condition such as gastric ulcers or pancreatitis. Back pain and tenderness may indicate a musculoskeletal issue or a kidney infection.

A Nurse Assesses That a Patient Has All of These