The diagnosis was confirmed as cholecystitis with
gallstones. The doctor prepared the client for the removal of
the gallbladder. The client asks the nurse how the procedure
will affect digestion. The nurse’s most correct response
would be
A. Removal of the gallbladder would significantly
interfere only with the digestion of fatty foods.
B. Removal of the gallbladder does not usually
interfere with digestion
C. The body will adjust in due time
D. Removal of the gallbladder usually interferes with
digestion but can be remedied by dietary
modifications
gallstones. The doctor prepared the client for the removal of
the gallbladder. The client asks the nurse how the procedure
will affect digestion. The nurse’s most correct response
would be
A. Removal of the gallbladder would significantly
interfere only with the digestion of fatty foods.
B. Removal of the gallbladder does not usually
interfere with digestion
C. The body will adjust in due time
D. Removal of the gallbladder usually interferes with
digestion but can be remedied by dietary
modifications