The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has just undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the instruc-tions?
a. "I will drink at least 2 liters of fluid a day."
b. "I need a diet without a lot of fatty foods."
c. "I should drink fluids between meals ra-ther than with meals."
d. "I will avoid concentrated sweets and simple carbohydrates."
B
After cholecystectomy, clients need a nutritious diet without a lot of excess fat; otherwise a spe-cial diet is not recommended for most clients. Good fluid intake is healthy for all people but is not related to the surgery. Drinking fluids between meals helps with dumping syndrome, which is not seen with this operation. Restriction of sweets is not required.
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