Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis ( 34 Questions)

A nurse is providing education to a client with a history of diabetes mellitus about the risk of developing cholecystitis. Which of the following explanations should the nurse include in the teaching?


Correct Answer: C

Choice A reason:

Diabetes does not increase bile production. However, it can lead to changes in bile composition, increasing the risk of gallstone formation.

Choice B reason:

This statement is incorrect. Diabetes is associated with increased cholesterol levels in the bile, which can contribute to gallstone formation.

Choice C reason:

This statement is correct. Diabetes can impair the function of the sphincter of Oddi, a muscular valve that controls the flow of bile into the duodenum. Dysfunction of the sphincter can lead to bile stasis and increase the risk of gallstone formation.

Choice D reason:

Diabetes does not increase the motility of the gallbladder. Instead, it may lead to reduced gallbladder motility, which can contribute to gallstone formation due to stasis of bile.




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