The nurse would expect to observe which of the following when assessing a client with cholelithiasis?
A) Stools that contain blood and mucus
B) Bowel sounds that are absent
C) Stools that appear small and dry
D) Urine that appears dark brown
D
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When a client is being assessed for cholelithiasis, the urine appears dark brown, whereas the stools may be light colored. Bowel sounds are present because cholelithiasis does not cause lack of bowel motility. The stool does not contain blood or mucus.
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