Cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis ( 38 Questions)

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected cholelithiasis. The client complains of nausea and vomiting after consuming fatty meals. Which term should the nurse use to document this finding?


Correct Answer: C

Choice A reason:

Anorexia refers to a loss of appetite and is not specific to the client's complaint.

Choice B reason:

Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing and is not related to the client's symptoms.

Choice C reason:

This statement is correct. Dyspepsia is the medical term for indigestion or discomfort in the upper abdomen, often associated with nausea and vomiting after eating fatty or heavy meals, which is consistent with the client's complaint.

Choice D reason:

Steatorrhea refers to the presence of excess fat in the feces and is not related to the client's symptoms.




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