Cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis ( 38 Questions)

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Question 7 :

A client asks the nurse about the role of hormones in the development of cholelithiasis. What is the nurse's best response?

A "Hormones can cause gallbladder inflammation, leading to gallstone formation."

While hormones can influence gallbladder function, they do not directly cause gallbladder inflammation leading to gallstone formation.

B "Hormones can increase bile production, promoting the formation of gallstones."

Hormones may affect bile production, but it is not the primary mechanism leading to gallstone formation.

C "Hormones can influence cholesterol metabolism, contributing to gallstone formation."

This statement is correct. Hormones, especially estrogen, can influence cholesterol metabolism in the gallbladder, leading to an increased risk of cholesterol gallstone formation.

D "Hormones can weaken the gallbladder wall, causing gallstones to accumulate."

Hormones do not weaken the gallbladder wall, and this is not a direct mechanism for gallstone accumulation.

Cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis ( 38 Questions)

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