The nurse is assessing a client with reports of right upper quadrant pain that radiates toward the right upper portion of the back. The client states, "This has been happening more often after I eat rich, high-fat foods." Which question should the nurse include in the history?
A. "Do you have a history of pancreatitis?"
B. "Do you have a history of gastritis?"
C. "Do you have a history of cholecystitis?"
D. "Do you have a history of a duodenal ulcer?"
Answer: C
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