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abern

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient with acute cholecystitis is concerned about having the flu because of an oral temperature of 101.8F. What should the nurse respond to the patient?
 
  1. Your cholecystectomy cannot be performed laparoscopically now.
  2. Tell me exactly what you ate for your last meal.
  3. Bacterial infection is often present in cholelithiasis.
  4. I will call the surgeon and ask to postpone the cholecystectomy.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient about modifiable risk factors for cholelithiasis. What risk factors will the nurse discuss?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. age
  2. obesity
  3. alternating weight loss and gain
  4. family history
  5. elevated serum cholesterol


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recede

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Bacterial infection is often present in acute cholecystitis and may cause an elevated temperature and respiratory rate. Offering to call the surgeon to postpone surgery and asking about the last meal consumed are not appropriate responses. The surgeon will make the determination about the type of surgery to be performed.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5
Modifiable risk factors for cholelithiasis include obesity, hyperlipidemia, and yo-yo dieting. Age and family history are not modifiable risk factors.


abern

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

momolu

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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