Peptic Ulcer Disease

Peptic Ulcer Disease ( 40 Questions)

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute cholecystitis. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse prioritize as a potential sign of a severe complication?


Correct Answer: D

Choice A reason:

Nausea and vomiting after meals are common symptoms in acute cholecystitis, but they do not indicate a severe complication. They are typical manifestations of gallbladder inflammation.

Choice B reason:

Mild right upper quadrant pain may be present in acute cholecystitis, but it does not suggest a severe complication.

Choice C reason:

Referred pain to the left shoulder (Kehr's sign) is a classic symptom of splenic rupture or other conditions involving the spleen, not directly related to cholecystitis.

Choice D reason:

This statement is correct. High fever and chills may indicate the presence of infection and sepsis, which can be severe complications of acute cholecystitis.




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