Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a cholecystectomy due to gallstones. The client asks the nurse what caused the gallstones. Which of the following nurse statements best explains the cause of gallstones?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The gallbladder has become inflamed due to the cholesterol in the gallstones: Gallstones form from cholesterol and bile salts, leading to inflammation (cholecystitis). Viral infections, bile duct blockages, or tumors are not primary causes.