Cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis ( 38 Questions)

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Question 18 :

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with suspected cholelithiasis. Which lab finding would be most indicative of cholecystitis, a complication of cholelithiasis?

A Elevated serum bilirubin levels.

While elevated serum bilirubin levels can be associated with cholelithiasis, they are more indicative of obstruction of the bile ducts, which can occur in cholecystitis, a complication of cholelithiasis.

B Increased blood glucose levels.

Increased blood glucose levels are not directly related to cholelithiasis or its complications.

C Elevated white blood cell count.

This statement is correct. An elevated white blood cell count is often seen in cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder that can occur as a complication of cholelithiasis.

D Low serum amylase levels.

Low serum amylase levels are not specific to cholelithiasis or its complications.

Cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis ( 38 Questions)

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