A client has been diagnosed with cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation) that has impaired the normal release of bile. Which of the following gastrointestinal consequences is this client likely to experience?
A) Incomplete digestion of starches
B) Impaired glucose metabolism
C) Inadequate gastric acid production
D) Impaired digestion of fats
Ans: D
Feedback:
Bile performs a central role in fat metabolism. Gallbladder disease and the accompanying disruption of normal bile release do not result in impaired digestion of carbohydrates, impaired glucose metabolism, or inadequate gastric acid synthesis.
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