The nurse in a health clinic cares for a wide range of individuals. On this given morning, which of the following patients seeking care has the greatest risk for developing gallbladder disease?
A) A 45-year-old woman with two children
B) A 35-year-old man who is a social drinker
C) A 48-year-old obese woman with four children
D) A 17-year-old girl with a high-fat diet
Ans: C
Feedback: Four times more women than men develop cholesterol stones and gallbladder disease; the women are usually older than 40, multiparous, and obese.
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