Which assessment would indicate possible gallbladder disease in an older adult?
a. Dull pain in the right upper quadrant region
b. Changes in color of urine or stool
c. Distention of veins in upper part of body
d. Aching muscles and tenderness in the liver
B
The incidence of cholelithiasis increases with aging. Assess older adults for history of changes in stool or urine color. Cirrhosis of the liver may cause distention in veins in upper part of body.
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