A patient with an acutely inflamed gallbladder states that the pain has suddenly stopped. The patient wants to go home. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "It is your choice. You are feeling better and not required to stay."
2. "Please stay until your healthcare provider sees you tomorrow."
3. "I will inform your healthcare provider of the change in your symptoms."
4. "Yes, as soon as we perform the prescribed ultrasound of the gallbladder."
Correct Answer: 3
Rupture of an acutely inflamed gallbladder may be heralded by abrupt but transient pain relief as contents are released from the distended gallbladder into the abdomen. This change should be promptly reported to the healthcare provider. The patient should not go home, wait a day to be seen, or have an ultrasound before being seen by the healthcare provider.
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