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    Copyright
    About the Authors
    About the Technical Reviewer
    Rinehart and Associates
    We Want to Hear from You!
    Reader Services
    Introduction
    Self-Assessment
    Ch. One. Preparing for the National Council Exam for Licensed Practical Nurses
    Ch. Two. Simplifying Pharmacology
    Ch. Three. Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Respiratory System
    Ch. Four. Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Renal and Genitourinary System
    Ch. Five. Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Hematopoietic System
    Ch. Six. Caring for the Client with Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance and Acid/Base Balance
    Ch. Seven. Caring for the Client with Burns
    Ch. Eight. Caring for the Client with Sensorineural Disorders
    Ch. Nine. Caring for the Client with Cancer
    Ch. Ten. Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System
    Ulcers
    Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
    Diverticulitis
    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Diseases Associated with the Liver
    Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis
    Clostridium Difficile
    Food-Borne Illnesses
    Diagnostic Tests for Review
    Pharmacology for Review
    Exam Prep Questions
    Suggested Reading and Resources
    Ch. Eleven. Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
    Ch. Twelve. Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Endocrine System
    Ch. Thirteen. Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
    Ch. Fourteen. Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Neurological System
    Ch. Fifteen. Caring for the Client with Psychiatric Disorders
    Ch. Sixteen. Caring for the Maternal/Infant Client
    Ch. Seventeen. Caring for the Pediatric Client
    Practice Exam 1
    Answers to Practice Exam 1
    Practice Exam 2
    Answers to Practice Exam 2
    Appx. A. Things You Forgot
    Appx. B. Need to Know More?
    Appx. C. Alphabetical Listing of Nursing Boards in the United States and Protectorates
    Glossary
    Index
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    Diverticulitis

    Diverticula are sac-like outpouchings in the wall of the large intestine. The inflammation results from the trapping of food and bacteria in the diverticula. This inflammation increases the risk of abscess formation and perforation.

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