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Author Question: Which of these statements about the treatment of cholelithiasis is TRUE? a. Laparoscopic ... (Read 24 times)

Alygatorr01285

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which of these statements about the treatment of cholelithiasis is TRUE?
 
  a. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the surgery of choice.
  b. Abdominal cholecystectomy is the surgery of choice.
  c. Analgesics and antiemetics will control the disease.
  d. Activity is encouraged before and after surgery.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client who states having recently noted dark urine and light clay-colored stools. Based on this information, the nurse should inspect the client for which of these signs?
 
  a. accommodation c. photophobia
  b. jaundice d. pruritus


bhavsar

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Surgical treatment is indicated to remove gallstones or the entire gallbladder (cholecystectomy). Nursing care of clients who have cholecystitis or cholelithiasis involves managing pain, monitoring fluid volume, and improving breathing patterns; if surgery is scheduled, clients also require pre- and postoperative teaching pertinent to the type of cholecystectomy to be performed (i.e., laparoscopic or abdominal). Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the approach of choice.

Answer to Question 2

B
Dark urine, light clay-colored stools, and jaundice indicate hepatotoxicity, a sign of cirrhosis.


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