A client asks the nurse, "What's the purpose of a gallbladder anyway? My mom lived for many years without her gallbladder." Which information would be beneficial for the nurse to share with this client?
A. "It stores bile until it is needed for digestion of fats."
B. "It destroys old red blood cells."
C. "It helps you digest carbohydrates by producing enzymes."
D. "You are right. We still don't know the function of the gallbladder."
Answer: A
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