IGGY 10th Ch.59 Gallbladder Disease Questions And Answers Exam Review 2024/2025

IGGY 10th Ch.59 Gallbladder Disease Questions And Answers Exam Review 2024/2025 Iggy Study Guide Ch.59 1. A patient is admitted to the patient care unit with obstructive jaundice. which sign/symptom does the nurse expect to find upon assessment of the patient? a. Pruritus b. Pale urine in increased amounts c. Pink discoloration of sclera d. Dark, tarry stools - ANS-a Iggy Study Guide Ch.59 2. The daughter of a patient with cholelithiasis has heard that there is a genetic disposition for cholelithiasis. The daughter asks the nurse about the risk factors. How does the nurse respond? a. "There is no evidence that first-degree relatives have an increased risk for this disease." b. "Cholecystitis is seen more frequently in patients who are underweight." c. "Hormone replacement therapy has been associated with increased risk for cholecystitis." d. "Patients with diabetes mellitus are at increased risk for cholecystitis." - ANS-c Iggy Study Guide Ch.59 3. Which patient is at low risk for the developmetn of gallbladder disorders?...