When caring for a client with cholecystitis, the nurse should ...

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When caring for a client with cholecystitis, the nurse should place the client in which position?
 
  1. Lithotomy
  2. Fowler's
  3. Trendelenburg
  4. Supine

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client post-cholecystectomy with common duct exploration who has a t-tube. The nurse will be responsible for keeping the t-tube:
 
  1. clamped.
  2. covered with dressings.
  3. patent.
  4. attached to continuous suction.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. The lithotomy position would increase abdominal pressure.
2. Fowler's position decreases pressure on the inflamed gallbladder and may decrease pain.
3. The Trendelenburg position would increase abdominal pressure.
4. The supine position would increase abdominal pressure.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. It is only clamped as ordered by the physician.
2. Only the insertion site is covered with a dressing.
3. Since the t-tube keeps the common bile duct open and promotes bile flow until edema has subsided, it needs to be kept patent.
4. It drains by gravity, not suction