Author Question: A client with cholelithiasis is in the clinic for assessment. The nurse should instruct the client ... (Read 69 times)

c0205847 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client with cholelithiasis is in the clinic for assessment. The nurse should instruct the client to make which lifestyle modification?

1. Reduce sodium intake
2. Increase fluids
3. Decrease smoking
4. Decrease fat consumption

Question 2

Your 86-year-old client, normally of a peaceful nature, is now restless and anxious. The first vital sign you check is:

1. blood pressure.
2. respirations.
3. pulse oximetry.
4. heart rate.

lauravaras · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4. Decrease fat consumption

Rationale:
The client who is experiencing cholelithiasis should be instructed on the relationship between increased fat consumption and the severity of pain associated with cholelithiasis. While all clients should be instructed to reduce sodium intake, decreasing sodium will not assist in reducing cholelithiasis or its pain. Increasing fluids will not assist in reducing cholelithiasis or its pain. While all clients should cease smoking, it has no relationship to cholelithiasis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3