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Cholelithiasis
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A client is experiencing severe pain in the right upper abdomen, radiating to the back and right shoulder, after eating a high-fat meal. The nurse suspects cholelithiasis. Which action should the nurse take first to assist the client?
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A client diagnosed with cholelithiasis is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. What should the nurse include in the preoperative education for the client?
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A client with cholelithiasis is experiencing severe pain and has a fever with chills. The nurse suspects the presence of an infection. Which action should the nurse take first?
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A client with cholelithiasis is prescribed ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) to dissolve gallstones. The nurse should educate the client about which potential adverse effect of this medication?
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A nurse is conducting a health education session for a group of individuals at risk of developing cholelithiasis. Which lifestyle modification should the nurse recommend to help prevent the formation of gallstones?
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A nurse is conducting a health screening at a community event. Which client is at the highest risk of developing cholelithiasis based on the risk factors?
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A client asks the nurse about the role of hormones in the development of cholelithiasis. What is the nurse's best response?
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A nurse is providing education to a client at risk of developing cholelithiasis. Which lifestyle factor should the nurse emphasize as a significant risk factor for gallstone formation?
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A client has been diagnosed with cholelithiasis and asks the nurse about the potential impact of rapid weight loss on gallstone formation. How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is assessing a client with cholelithiasis and asks about the client's medication history. Which medication is commonly associated with an increased risk of gallstone formation?
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Question 11:
A nurse is assessing a client with cholelithiasis. The client complains of pain in the right upper abdomen that radiates to the right shoulder. Which term should the nurse use to describe this pain?
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A nurse is assessing a client with suspected cholelithiasis. The client complains of nausea and vomiting after consuming fatty meals. Which term should the nurse use to document this finding?
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A nurse is caring for a client with cholelithiasis. The client reports feeling bloated and experiences excessive gas after meals. Which term should the nurse use to describe this symptom?
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A client with cholelithiasis reports pain in the right upper abdomen that worsens after eating a large meal. Which term should the nurse use to describe this type of pain?
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A nurse is caring for a client with cholelithiasis. The client complains of a yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes. Which term should the nurse use to describe this finding?
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A client with suspected cholelithiasis is scheduled for an abdominal ultrasound. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the test. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
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A nurse is caring for a client who underwent an abdominal ultrasound for suspected cholelithiasis. The client asks the nurse about the preparation for the test. Which response by the nurse is accurate?
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Question 18:
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with suspected cholelithiasis. Which lab finding would be most indicative of cholecystitis, a complication of cholelithiasis?
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Question 19:
A client is scheduled for an oral cholecystogram (OCG) to assess for cholelithiasis. The client asks the nurse about the procedure. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
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A nurse is assisting with a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) for a client with suspected cholelithiasis. What is the primary purpose of this diagnostic procedure?
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A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who underwent cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 22:
A nurse is caring for a client with cholelithiasis experiencing biliary colic. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to provide pain relief?
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Question 23:
A client with cholelithiasis is scheduled for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to remove gallstones from the common bile duct. Which intervention should the nurse include in the client's pre-procedure care?
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Question 24:
A nurse is caring for a client who had cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis. The client asks when they can resume their normal diet. What is the appropriate response by the nurse?
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Question 25:
A client with cholelithiasis is prescribed ursodeoxycholic acid. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the medication's purpose?
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Question 26:
A client has been diagnosed with cholelithiasis and is experiencing severe pain due to gallstone obstruction. The client asks the nurse about pain relief measures. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
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Question 27:
A client with cholelithiasis is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. The client expresses concern about the surgery and its potential complications. What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 28:
A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy earlier today. The client reports incisional pain at the surgical site. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 29:
A nurse is providing postoperative care to a client who had an open cholecystectomy. The client asks when they can resume their normal activities. What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 30:
A client is recovering from a cholecystectomy and is about to be discharged. The nurse provides discharge instructions and emphasizes the importance of a low-fat diet. The client asks, "Why do I need to avoid fatty foods?" What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 31:
A client has a family history of cholelithiasis and wants to know how to reduce their risk of developing gallstones. What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 32:
A nurse is providing patient education to a client with a history of cholelithiasis. The client asks about dietary modifications to prevent gallstones. What is the nurse's best response?
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A client is recovering from cholecystectomy and asks the nurse how they can prevent gallstones from forming again. What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 34:
A client has a history of cholelithiasis and wants to know which foods to avoid to prevent gallstones. What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 35:
A nurse is providing education to a client who is at risk of developing cholelithiasis due to being overweight. What dietary advice should the nurse provide to the client?
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Question 36:
A client with a history of cholelithiasis is interested in natural remedies to prevent the recurrence of gallstones. Which herbal supplement should the nurse caution the client against using?
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Question 37:
A client with cholelithiasis is scheduled for lithotripsy. What should the nurse teach the client about this procedure?
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Question 38:
A client is recovering from laparoscopic cholecystectomy and is concerned about potential complications. What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching to address the client's concerns?
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