Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a client admitted with recurrent gallstones (cholelithiasis). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect
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Correct Answer:
Right upper quadrant pain that radiates to the right shoulder after a fatty meal
Rationale:
🟢 Cholelithiasis (gallstones) typically causes right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain that may radiate to the right shoulder or scapula, especially after eating fatty meals due to gallbladder contraction against obstructed bile flow.
🟢 This occurs because bile duct obstruction triggers inflammation (cholecystitis) and distension, leading to colicky, postprandial pain.
🟢 Associated findings may include nausea, vomiting, and fat intolerance.
🟢 The nurse should anticipate diagnostic tests like ultrasound and elevated bilirubin or alkaline phosphatase levels to confirm diagnosis.
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Ati Custom NSG2440 Med Surg 3 Exam 1 Fall 2025
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
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