A client asks the nurse, "What's the purpose of a gall bladder anyway? My mom lived for many years without her gallbladder after she had to have it taken out."
Which of the following information would be beneficial for the nurse to share with this client? 1. "You are right. We still don't know the function of the gallbladder.".
2. "It stores bile until it is needed for digestion of fats.".
3. "It destroys old red blood cells.".
4. "It helps you digest carbohydrates by producing enzymes.".
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Rationale 1: The gallbladder does have an important function within the body.
Rationale 2: The gallbladder is used to store bile that is produced in the liver, until the bile is needed to help digest fats.
Rationale 3: The spleen destroys red blood cells.
Rationale 4: The pancreas helps the body digest carbohydrates.
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