The daughter of a pt with cholelithiasis has heard that there is a genetic disposition for cholelithiasis. The daughter asks the nurse about the risk factors. How does the nurse respond?
a. "There is no evidence that first-degree relatives have an increased risk of this disease."
b. "Cholecystitis is seen more frequently in pts who are underweight."
c. "Hormone replacement therapy has been associated with increased risk for cholecystitis."
d. "Pts with DM are at increased risk for cholecystitis."
Answer: c. "Hormone replacement therapy has been associated with increased risk for cholecystitis."
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