A patient is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The health care provider has indicated that there is a chance that the procedure may need to be done as an open cholecystectomy
The nurse knows that if the patient has an open procedure, what is more likely? 1. The patient may have an increase in bowel movements.
2. The patient may notice more fatty food intolerance.
3. The patient may experience faster recovery.
4. The patient may have a T-tube that will allow drainage of bile.
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Rationale 1: There should be no increase in bowel movements.
Rationale 2: There is no more fatty food intolerance with one type of procedure over another.
Rationale 3: The recovery time is actually longer with an open procedure.
Rationale 4: An open cholecystectomy may require insertion of a T-tube if the common bile duct is explored.
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