Describe the process of gallstone formation
What will be an ideal response?
In the presence of excess cholesterol relative to the amount of bile salts and lecithin, the bile becomes supersaturated with cholesterol and cholesterol crystals may precipitate, forming the beginning of a gallstone. However, an excess of bile salts and lecithin relative to cholesterol, the cholesterol is kept in solution.
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a. CN III b. CN IV c. CN VI d. CN XII
Patients with injuries of the head and face often have neck injuries as well.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. Gonorrhea b. Syphilis c. Chlamydia d. Herpes
Which of the following statements does the nurse evaluate as an indication that the client is not ready to learn at this time?
a. "I need to understand more about the reason for the colostomy." b. "I will find out when the support group meets." c. "There's no sense in showing me. I'm too sick right now." d. "Tell me if I am doing this correctly."